Rare Nishiki Japanese Black Pine Bonsai (Cork Bark) – Collector Release
If you know, you know. Nishiki Japanese Black Pine is one of those collector trees that is nearly impossible to find in mature form. The feature is the bark: rugged, deeply textured, and unmistakably “old” looking in a way that only Nishiki can deliver.
Over the years, we have quietly held onto a small group of these pines because they are rare, expensive, and extremely difficult to source. We are finally releasing a couple of shippable Nishiki specimens, while others will remain in our collection for customers to enjoy at the nursery.
Why Nishiki?
- Cork bark character: Deep texture and age appearance that collectors chase.
- Mature presence: A substantial tree with strong proportions and visual weight.
- Rare availability: Nishiki is not something you casually “replace” once it is gone.
Bonsai Tree Features
- Species: Nishiki Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii ‘Nishiki’)
- Height: 27" (table to apex)
- Spread: 33"
- Pot Size: 13"
- Photographed: February 10, 2026
- Shipping: Ships from our Massachusetts nursery
If you’d like more information and/or pictures, please inquire prior to purchasing.
Shipping Notes
This is a one-of-a-kind tree. The tree pictured is the exact tree you will receive. We pack carefully and ship from our Massachusetts nursery. If you have questions about timing or weather routing, reach out before ordering and we will help guide you.
*** 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.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
