Japanese white pine; Pinus parviflora
A five-needle pine native to Japan, often used in bonsai and ornamental gardening.
I planted a Japanese white pine in the garden.
This bonsai is a Japanese white pine.
Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii), another common pine species in Japan, often used in coastal landscapes.
Standard kanji spelling for this pine species.
Katakana spelling often used in botanical contexts or when emphasizing the species name.
From 五 (five) + 葉 (leaf/needle) + 松 (pine), referring to the characteristic bundles of five needles.