35+ Year Old Japanese Black Pine – Rooted Strength, Gerald Rainville Grown
This Japanese Black Pine is the kind of tree that stops you in your tracks.
With over 35 years of growth from seed by the skilled hands of Gerald Rainville, this bonsai combines rugged bark, aged trunk movement, and a dramatic root spread that grips the soil with confidence. The roots alone tell the story of decades of patient development and careful cultivation.
Already styled with strong primary branching and balanced foliage pads, this tree is a perfect candidate for refinement—or simply to be enjoyed as it is. Its placement in an ornate carved bonsai pot adds a touch of traditional artistry to an already commanding specimen.
We purchased every mature Shohin-Size Japanese Black Pine from Gerald’s collection during our most recent trip north. Once these few are sold, there will be no more.
For collectors seeking a bonsai with visible age, rooted stability, and undeniable presence, this one is a rare opportunity.
At a Glance
- Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
- Height: 14" from table to apex
- Spread: 13"
- Pot: 10" unglazed Yixing container
- Stylist: Pete Olson (08-21-2025)
- Age: Mature specimen (35+ years old)
- Availability: One-of-a-kind – once sold, it’s gone
- Ships from: Our Massachusetts nursery
Why This Bonsai
This tree’s combination of a rugged trunk, aged bark, and dramatic root spread makes it stand out from the rest. It radiates strength, stability, and history—exactly what collectors look for in a Japanese Black Pine.
Please Note
- All trees are sold as-is
- All sales are final – no refunds, returns, or exchanges
- Once the tree leaves our nursery, care is your responsibility
- Have questions? Reach out—we’re happy to help.
About Gerald Rainville
Gerald Rainville is a Canadian bonsai grower renowned for his Japanese Black Pines, which he has been cultivating from seed since 1988. Influenced by time studying bonsai in Japan, his trees reflect decades of training, patience, and refinement. Rarely offered for sale, Gerald’s JBPs are considered collector’s pieces—living works of art shaped by time.
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.
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