⑤The Secret Strength of Pines
Can you spot the pine trees growing on the small islands in front of you? Pine trees, like Japanese red pine (akamatsu) and northern Japanese white pine (kitagoyo)—also referred to as northern Japanese five-needle pine—can often be found growing in areas of thin rocky soil like the mountain ridges and islands of Lake Towada. These habitats are also characterized by the harsh, dry conditions that can support only sparse vegetation. In more favorable conditions, pine trees often lose ground to other more aggressive vegetation, giving them a reputation of weakness. However, in rocky, dry and difficult conditions where other vegetation has trouble gaining a foothold, the pine's resilience shines through—and the conifer is king!
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