Which is more ornamental, black pine, five-needle pine or yellow pine? Why?

Bonsai of black pine, five-needle pine and yellow pine is ornamental and valuable. I can only say that they have their own advantages and disadvantages, depending on personal preferences. But if it is really more ornamental, I think five-needle pine is better than black pine. If it is valuable, the value of Pinus ponderosa is higher than that of Pinus pentaphylla and Pinus thunbergii, because it is scarce and needs specific temperature conditions and soil quality to grow well.

To really compare, these three Pinaceae plants still have some characteristics that can be compared. I hope it will help you by analyzing the characteristics of these three Pinaceae plants.

First, black pine:

Black pine should be a common pine bonsai. It is also easier to breed and cultivate than the five-needle pine, so the overall value is slightly lower than that of the five-needle pine. In terms of growth habits, black pine likes sunshine and barren soil, but it grows very well in humid environment. If the land in the north is dry, it is not only troublesome but also expensive compared with the south.

In addition, the black pine is magnificent, rough and simple, and its growth speed is faster than that of the five-needle pine, but it will never lose its momentum and ornamental value to the five-needle pine and the yellow pine for a long time. However, the cost is too high, so the overall ornamental value is average, the modeling cultivation time is long, and the overall value is lower than that of five-needle pine.

Second, the five-needle pine:

Five-needle pine is a bundle of five needles. The most famous of the five-needle pine varieties is Osaka pine with dense branches and short leaves. The price of an Osaka pine with thick branches and unique shape ranges from hundreds of thousands to millions. Because its plants are generally short and grow slowly, it takes a long time to cultivate. The value of black pine and five-needle pine with the same height and similar shape is 2-3 times higher than that of black pine.

Five-needle pine, like black pine, likes sunshine but is afraid of strong light, so the temperature should be high in summer. Remember to shade the sun when it is strong. Cold tolerance is average. If the temperature is kept above 10℃, you can overwinter in the open air. When the temperature is lower than 5℃, cold protection measures should be taken or the pots should be moved indoors for the winter. If winter dormancy is interrupted, the growth in the coming year will be greatly affected.

3. Pinus taiwanensis:

Pinus taiwanensis is a unique wild Pinaceae tree species in southern China, which grows in a specific environment. Growth is slower than that of black pine and five-needle pine. Cold resistance is poor, rooting is strong, culture time is long, production cost is high, and modeling culture is difficult. But once it is formed, it will be much higher than black pine and five-needle pine in appreciation and value. Among Huangshan pine, Huangshan welcoming pine is the most famous.

Pinus taiwanensis is often used to make literati bonsai, which has a peculiar shape and likes the cool and humid alpine climate. It grows well on sunny slopes in deep and well-drained acidic soil.

Summary: In terms of ornamental and value, Pinus taiwanensis is the best of the three Pinaceae plants, because its growth is extremely slow and its modeling cultivation is difficult. But the applicability is not as high as that of black pine and five-needle pine. Although black pine grows fast, it is well cultivated and has high ornamental value. Although the five-needle pine has certain modeling advantages, what about bonsai? Scene? As a god, no matter how good a pine tree is, it is just an abandoned wood.