Pine identification

Mame-Mo

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I got this off a Facebook auction a few years ago. It was marketed as a Japanese red pine, but I’m not so sure about that identification. I have cut the needles back because they’re naturally about 8” long, very thin and droopy. Hoping someone might be able to help identify from the bark and the candles.
 

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Shibui

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The bark is too young to tell much. The candle and needles look correct for red pine but there are many similar species in pines. What makes you suspect something else?
For now I'd just accept the red pine ID.
 

Potawatomi13

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Red Pine supposed to be brittle. Does bending cause cracking/breaking easily? Eight inch needles in full sun exposure? Check what pines have 2 fine, light green 8" needles? Where was seller located may be clue🧐?
 
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