Rare Exposed Root Japanese Black Pine Pre-Bonsai
These are phenomenal trees! We’re releasing just two exceptional Exposed Root Japanese Black Pines from our collection of four. The remaining two will stay at our nursery, where Peter Olson and John Romano will continue developing them into finished bonsai.
What makes these trees so remarkable is their nearly 16 inches of exposed roots, creating dramatic, twisting structures that give them incredible character and the appearance of great age.
Known as Neagari in Japanese, this style takes many years to develop. Young pines are grown in deep containers, with their roots carefully trained downward and gradually exposed over time. As the roots thicken and develop bark, they become an important part of the bonsai’s design. It’s a labor-intensive process that simply cannot be rushed.
Very few growers specialize in this technique, although Gerald Rainville in Canada is one of them. Mature examples like these are difficult to find, with many originating from older Japanese imports.
Both trees are growing in Japanese Tokoname training pots and offer tremendous potential for further refinement. We consider these specimen-quality pre-bonsai that, with proper development, could become show-worthy trees in just a few years.
Why These Trees Stand Out
- Nearly 16” of dramatic, twisting exposed roots
- Mature Japanese Black Pine with exceptional character
- Years of specialized root development already completed
- Growing in Japanese Tokoname training pots
- Specimen-quality material with exhibition potential
- Only two available from our collection of four
Tree Details
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Style: Exposed Root (Neagari)
- Exposed Roots: Approximately 16”
- Height: 25” to 27” from the soil, depending on the tree
- Spread: 14” to 17”, depending on the tree
- Pot: #9 Japanese Tokoname training pot
- Development: Advanced pre-bonsai
- Ships From: Bonsai Outlet, Massachusetts
- Photos: Each tree is individually photographed. You’ll receive the exact tree selected.
Available Trees
Select a tree number above to see its photographs. Height is measured from the soil to the apex, and spread is the overall width of the foliage.
| Tree Number | Height from Soil | Spread | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21206 | 25” | 14” | #9 Tokoname |
| 21366 | 27” | 17” | #9 Tokoname |
Shipping Confidence
We carefully pack each tree to protect its exposed roots, trunk, branches, and pot during transit. These trees ship directly from our Massachusetts nursery.
Please Note
These are one-of-a-kind, outdoor bonsai requiring seasonal dormancy. All trees are sold as-is, and sales are final. Each tree is individually photographed so you can select the exact specimen you’d like to develop.
Only two available. Opportunities to purchase exposed root Japanese Black Pines with this level of development don’t come along very often.
We ship thousands of bonsai trees and supplies each year, and every order is packed with care by our team. Live trees are watered, secured, and packaged to help them arrive safely and ready for their new home.
Live bonsai trees generally ship early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, to reduce time in transit. Tools, pots, soil, fertilizer, and other non-living items usually ship throughout the week.
Bonsai Outlet is a licensed nursery, not just a warehouse. We follow the proper inspection and certification requirements for shipping live plants across state lines. When a state requires additional documentation, such as a nematode certificate or nursery inspection certificate, we work to ensure the proper requirements are met before shipping.
For complete shipping and return details, please visit: Shipping & Returns
