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.
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.
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