Japanese black pine
Pinus thunbergii
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. Male and female flowers are separate but on the same plant.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 6. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan, Korea, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The young shoots are boiled and used as a tea drink.
Edible parts
Bark - flavouring, shoots - tea drink
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Gomsol, Sonamu
Synonyms
Pinus sylvestris Thunb. misapplied; and others