{"product_id":"japanese-red-pine-seeds","title":"Japanese Red Pine Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJ\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eapanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) stands apart from other two-needle pines with its characteristically delicate foliage. Unlike the bold presence of Japanese Black Pine, this species offers subtlety through its fine needle structure and naturally airy branching pattern. The species tolerates colder climates better than its black pine cousin, making it suitable for more northern bonsai enthusiasts. With its dual flush growth habit, growers have two opportunities each season for candle pruning and refinement. The distinctive reddish-brown bark develops attractive texture with age, while the soft needle clusters lend themselves beautifully to styles emphasizing movement and lightness rather than power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great starts. Excellent for forest plantings; pruned down to promote branching; can ship bare root\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":33569409,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10,\"28\":1}'\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinus densiflora\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e90-98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollected in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoak in water 24 hours, then cold stratify 30 days\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Plantworks","offers":[{"title":"0.5 grams (~40-45 seeds)","offer_id":47299296821501,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/appalachianplantworks.com\/products\/japanese-red-pine-seeds","provider":"Appalachian Plantworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}