Japanese Pines [Deeg]
- Differing opinion than others on less watering for pines, while living in Japan: 
- Observed black pines and white pines live at elevation or with mist, generally moist. Don’t let them dry out, must have drainage soil. 
- Red pines need less water—lower elevation. 
- White pines do not have issues growing in our region (~Zone 9, 10)