1987 Seed-Grown Japanese Black Pine Bonsai with Incredible Character (One-Of-A-Kind)
This is a seed-grown Japanese Black Pine with real age and presence, grown from seed in 1987. It has the kind of incredible character you only get with time: rugged bark, compact power, and a silhouette that already feels like an old tree even at a smaller size.
This is the type of pine that a serious collector appreciates because it’s not “perfect” in a showroom sense - it’s honest. It has that mature, weathered feeling that makes Japanese Black Pine such a cornerstone species in bonsai. It can be enjoyed immediately, and it also has plenty of runway for refinement as the next caretaker continues the work.
It’s planted in a high-quality Japanese Tokoname pot by Yamaaki, which complements the tree’s powerful look and elevates the presentation without competing for attention.
Highlights
- Seed-grown Japanese Black Pine (grown from seed in 1987)
- Incredible aged character with rugged bark and mature presence
- Planted in a Japanese Tokoname pot by Yamaaki
- One-Of-A-Kind — the exact tree pictured is the one being sold
Dimensions
- Height: 10" (table to apex)
- Spread: 14"
- Pot: 8.75" Japanese Tokoname pot (Yamaaki)
Photo & Origin
- Photography Date: February 10, 2026
- Ships From / Pickup Location: New England Bonsai Gardens (Bellingham, Massachusetts)
- Listing Note: The tree photographed is the exact tree being sold.
The tree you see is the exact tree you’ll receive. If you’d like additional photos or a quick call to discuss shipping/pickup logistics, please reach out before purchasing.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Bonsai Outlet assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
