Description

35+ Year Old Japanese Black Pine – Gerald Rainville Grown in Tokoname Grow Pot

This Japanese Black Pine is a perfect blend of age, history, and potential.

Seed-grown and cultivated for over 35 years by bonsai grower Gerald Rainville, this tree shows a sturdy trunk, natural taper, and compact branching. Its smaller stature makes it approachable, while the rugged bark and balanced structure give it true collector appeal.

Currently housed in a traditional Tokoname grow pot, this pine is ready for its next stage of development. Keep refining in the training container or move it into a show pot—the foundation is excellent.

We purchased every mature Shohin-Size JBP from Gerald’s collection during our recent trip north. Once these sell, there are no more.

If you’ve been waiting for a tree that combines age, strength, and flexible design potential, this is an opportunity not to miss.

At a Glance

• Species: Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)
• Height: 14″ from soil to apex
• Spread: 14″
• Pot: 9″ Tokoname grow pot #7
• Age: Mature specimen (35+ years old)
• Availability: One-of-a-kind – once sold, it’s gone
• Ships from: Our Massachusetts nursery
• Images taken on: October 23, 2025

Why This Bonsai

This pine offers classic Black Pine qualities: rugged bark, strong trunk, and a versatile branch structure. The Tokoname pot underscores its development stage—perfect for a collector who wants to guide the next chapter.

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 who has cultivated Japanese Black Pines from seed since 1988. His trees reflect decades of patience and refinement, and they are rarely available for sale—each a living testament to his craft.