This store requires javascript to be enabled for some features to work correctly.

HOME

PLANTS

Cacti & Succulents
Indoor Plants
- All Plants
- Philodendron
- Calathea
- Sansevieria
- Peperomia
- Hoya
- Ferns
- Carnivorous Plants
Outdoor Plants
- All
- Shrubs
- Acer®
- Alstroemeria®
- Hydrangeas®
- Tropical Plants
- Fruit Snacks®
- Grasses®
- Climbing Plants
- Conifers
New varieties
Roses
Baby Plants
Mystery Box®

PLANT FINDER

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

HYDROCULTURE

GARDENING

Pots and Planters

PLANT CARE

Soil Guide
Aroid Care
Orchid Care
Bonsai Care
Substrates
Fertilizers
Plant Protection
Accessories
Ars©
Terrarium Scenes®
- TERRARIUM ACCESSORIES

GIFT CARD

BLOG

HOME
PLANTS
- Cacti & Succulents
- Indoor Plants
  - All Plants
  - Philodendron
  - Calathea
  - Sansevieria
  - Peperomia
  - Hoya
  - Ferns
  - Carnivorous Plants
- Outdoor Plants
  - All
  - Shrubs
  - Acer®
  - Alstroemeria®
  - Hydrangeas®
  - Tropical Plants
  - Fruit Snacks®
  - Grasses®
  - Climbing Plants
  - Conifers
- New varieties
- Roses
- Baby Plants
- Mystery Box®
PLANT FINDER
- Indoor Plants
- Outdoor Plants
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
HYDROCULTURE
GARDENING
- Shop all gardening
- Lawns
  - Grass seed
  - Rolled turf
Pots and Planters
- Globee®
- Mica® Pots
- Capi® Pots
- Pots
- Lechuza
- Orchid Pots
- Terraneo
- Plantopia Baskets
PLANT CARE
GIFT CARD
BLOG

Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' 19cm

Name: Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' 19cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: PinusNegishi19cm
Price: 22.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€22,00

Quantity

Your legal guarantee rights

What does the legal guarantee mean for plants?

The legal guarantee concerns the plant’s conformity at delivery. It is not a guarantee of survival or growth for two years. Each issue is assessed taking into account the nature of the plant, its care and the conditions in which it is kept. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

Evergreen conifer · Pinaceae · silvery-blue needle tufts

Pinus parviflora ‘Negishi’

Stop looking at it every day — it grows when you’re not watching 👀

Family: Pinaceae · Pot diameter: 19cm · Height: 20–25cm

Needles in bundles of five
Fine silvery-blue texture
Open branching
RHS Award of Garden Merit

Pinus parviflora ‘Negishi’ brings the calm of a small Japanese landscape to the garden, with silver-blue needles gathered into delicate tufts. Between them, the irregular lines of the branches remain visible, allowing light and shadow to become part of the picture. Slightly twisted needles add depth to the colour and give the evergreen foliage a finely textured, almost painterly quality that rewards attention in every season.

Its beauty also lies in the spaces: where the outline opens and small tufts seem to float above the wood. The pale tones of the needles meet the shadows of the trunk in a picture full of natural movement. It does not need to fill an entire space to give it character. A clear position is enough for its detail to unfold.

Pinus parviflora ‘Negishi’ received the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit in 2012.

What makes it special

Slow growth, short ascending branchlets and gently curved needles in bundles of five create a distinctive silvery-blue texture.

Tufts of five needles

The needles gather in small bundles of five, with slight curvature or twisting that gives the tips a rich but airy texture.

Branches remain visible

Branching stays relatively open, with short ascending shoots. The lines of the wood contribute to the appearance alongside the foliage.

Silver within the green

Pale bands on the inner needle surfaces make the tufts change appearance with the angle of the light.

Why you will love it: it creates a small architecture of branches, silvery-blue needles and clear spaces, with a character that becomes more individual as the years pass.

In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsOpen branching · sunny position · space around the natural outline

Planting position

A small composition of lines

Place it where the branches can be seen from more than one angle, beside stone or low planting. Provide sun and well-drained soil, with clear space around it. In a pot, protect the roots from excessive heat and check drainage.

Colour & compatibility

Quiet contrasts at different levels

Low deep green, horizontal needles and separate red foliage can highlight the silvery-blue crown. Give the composition room so each plant keeps its own outline and roots are not crowded.

Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’ — low horizontal growth in a sunny, well-drained position contrasts with the ascending branches.
Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ — red, palm-shaped leaves in a separate position with room for its crown and protection from intense afternoon sun.
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’ — small tufts of deep green at a lightly shaded edge, without covering the trunk base.

Care at a glance

Light

Sun and good air circulation support steady growth and a clear outline. Avoid permanent deep shade.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry. Once established it tolerates short dry periods better, but pots need regular checks.

Climate & hardiness

Very winter hardy, rated RHS H7. Roots require good drainage and protection from overheating in pots.

Safety

An ornamental plant, not for consumption. Wear gloves when handling and keep needles or resin away from the eyes.

Detailed careComplete care guideEight practical points: Light & position, Watering, Soil, Feeding, Pruning & training, Needle observation, Planting & roots, Development with age.

Light & position

Choose a sunny position with clear space around the branches. Prolonged deep shade does not favour compact development of the short needled shoots.

Watering

Check moisture below the surface and water well when it begins to dry. A recent planting needs consistent watering even though an established plant tolerates drought better.

Soil

Provide well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground and do not leave water standing in a pot saucer.

Feeding

Feed modestly in spring only when needed, at the rate on the packaging. Limited annual extension is characteristic of the selection and does not call for aggressive feeding.

Pruning & training

The natural form does not require routine clipping. Remove dead or broken branches. Bonsai or niwaki training requires specific techniques; do not shorten spring shoots indiscriminately.

Needle observation

Check the tips for aphids, larvae or eaten needles. Natural renewal of older inner needles differs from browning young tufts or whole branches.

Planting & roots

Maintain the existing soil level and do not bury the trunk base or any graft union. Repot gradually when roots fill the pot, avoiding abrupt root reduction.

Development with age

Use approximately 1m in height and 0.6m in spread at ten years as an indicative reference for the dwarf form. This is a ten-year measurement, not an ultimate limit; age and training change its appearance.

Development over timeFrom spring shoot tips to silvery-blue tuftsExtending young shoots, opening needles and gradually developing woody structure.

Elongating spring shoots

New elongated shoots, known as candles, appear at the tips, surrounded by older needle tufts.

Opening new needles

Needle bundles develop and open, giving the new shoots the cultivar’s silvery-blue texture.

Winter lines

Evergreen foliage remains while the trunk and open branch structure are still visible between the tufts.

Form & dimensions at ten years

indicative form at 10 years

Height approximately 1m at 10 yearsSpread approximately 0.6m at 10 yearsOpen natural branching

An indicative form approximately 1m tall and 0.6m wide at ten years. This is a ten-year reference for dwarf growth, not an ultimate mature height. Greater age, growing conditions and training influence subsequent dimensions.

Form through time

two real states

New spring shootsExpanded summer needle bundles

Spring extensionFresh candles mark the start of the year’s growth.

Summer needlesBundles open and join the silvery-blue crown.

The same open branching appears before and after the new needles develop. Older tufts remain in both views.

What to expect after planting: Development is more noticeable in the detail of the tips and gradually thickening branches than in a rapid increase in volume. Natural asymmetry and any training produce an individual outline in each plant.

History & originCultivar origin‘Negishi’ and its alternative name ‘Bonsai’

Pinus parviflora ‘Negishi’ has also circulated under the name ‘Bonsai’, which the RHS now lists as a synonym. It is a named selection of Japanese white pine with short silver-blue needles and slow growth.

The synonym refers to the cultivar; a young plant is not necessarily trained as bonsai. Its original raiser and introduction date are not known with certainty.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Five needles from a shared base

In Pinus parviflora, needles appear in bundles of five. These bundles are short shoots, not a single leaf divided into strips. This grouping explains the small tufted texture rather than the evenly radial surface of a spruce twig.

Pale bands and a slight twist

The inner needle surfaces carry pale stomatal bands: rows of small openings involved in gas exchange. A slight twist brings these surfaces into view from different angles, strengthening the silvery-blue, varied appearance of each tuft.

Frequently asked questions

Six answers about the needles, natural form, ten-year growth and pot cultivation.

01Is it a finished bonsai?

The cultivar is used for bonsai, but a young potted plant is not automatically a trained bonsai. It can grow with its natural architecture without specialist shaping.

02Will it remain one metre tall forever?

No. Approximately 1m in height and 0.6m in spread refer to indicative development at ten years. Age and training influence the size it reaches later.

03Why do the needles look like little tufts?

They grow in bundles of five and have a slight curve or twist. Short shoots gather these bundles towards the branch tips.

04Should I cut the spring candles?

This is unnecessary for natural growth. Working on young shoots is a specialist training technique and should not be done indiscriminately.

05Why are a few old needles falling?

Evergreen needles do not last forever, and older inner needles are gradually renewed. If young tufts or entire branches turn brown, check watering, drainage and possible pests.

06Can it stay in the 19cm pot?

For its current size, with suitable drainage and watering. Later it will need a larger pot or planting in the ground as roots develop; a slow-growing crown does not remove that need.

Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' 19cm — Care & Tips

📦 Your plant travels protected

Every order is prepared with care so your plant arrives upright, secure and safe.

Individual protection

Plants in pots with a capacity of 3 litres or more are placed in individual boxes that hold the pot securely and reduce the risk of tipping over.

Sturdy packaging

We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.

Cart (0)

Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' 19cm

Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' 19cm

Pinus parviflora ‘Negishi’

What makes it special

Tufts of five needles

Branches remain visible

Silver within the green

A small composition of lines

Quiet contrasts at different levels

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Light & position

Watering

Soil

Feeding

Pruning & training

Needle observation

Planting & roots

Development with age

Elongating spring shoots

Opening new needles

Winter lines

Form & dimensions at ten years

Form through time

Five needles from a shared base

Pale bands and a slight twist

Frequently asked questions

Pinus parviflora 'Negishi' 19cm — Care & Tips

📦 Your plant travels protected

Recently Viewed

Legal guarantee — EU notice