Pinching (3 months)
5/26/26
Pinched buds on leader
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii). Acquisition Date : 1/1/17
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United States
Indiana
Dfa
Climate with hot and often humid summers, and cold winters. It experiences a strong temperature variation between seasons.

Moyogi
The Moyogi style
Informal Upright Style

The Moyogi style in bonsai is characterized by its natural and informal appearance. The trunk may display gentle curves or subtle movements, distinguishing it from the strictly straight trunks of other styles. The branches of the Moyogi bonsai are arranged in an irregular manner, creating a relaxed and organic look.
The leaves or needles of the Moyogi bonsai vary in size and are generally arranged asymmetrically along the branches, further enhancing the tree's natural appearance. The roots of the Moyogi bonsai are well developed and can sometimes be visible at the base of the trunk, adding to its charm.
The Moyogi style aims to replicate the appearance of trees found in nature, with their imperfections and organic movements. It is a style that offers great artistic freedom in the design of bonsais.
Acquisition Date : 1/1/17 (9 years)
Owner's note :
Pinus thunbergii, or Japanese black pine, is a hardy, salt-tolerant evergreen conifer native to Japan and South Korea, known for its dark green needles in bundles of two, furrowed blackish-gray bark, and irregular, often windswewept shape, making it popular in coastal landscapes, rock gardens, and as bonsai. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates drought, and is often used for its texture and structure.
chopped top and left in ground for escape roots.
Not sure about cultivar. May be Arakawa . Barks up early, but not full Cork bark. May be Hachi Gen. Seems to grow very well in Midwest usa.
Pinus Thunbergii Arakawa-Sho Japanese Black Pine is an evergreen tree that prefers full sun exposure and has dark green needles.
sacrificial branches chopped 03/2026. still left in ground with escaping roots.
Pinched buds on leader in late may of 2026
Location : Along retaining wall
Pinching (3 months)
5/26/26
Pinched buds on leader