Buy Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin'

Also Known As

Gold Coin Golden Scotch Pine
Gold Coin Scotch Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

3a-9b

#7, 3-4' | $254.99

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Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, clay, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: pyramidal, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, clay, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful upright conifer that is distinguished by its first-rate golden yellow foliage in winter, the foliage ultimately fades to soft yellow-green by summer time, characteristically grows as a somewhat irregular pyramidal cone eventually reaching 20' tall; makes a lovely specimen or accent tree. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A mid-sized pyramid with gold needles year-round. Summer needles are glaucous soft yellow-green, winter needles are brilliant gold.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin' - An almost translucent yellow color on the leaves. Plant upright growing 8-12 inches a year. Takes well to pruning. One of the best gold pines.

By: Kigi Nursery

Broad pyramidal form, yellow-green summer needles turn vivid gold in winter. Deer resistant. Hardy zones 3-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Evergreens that are chameleons changing with the temperatures of the seasons are most welcome in our garden. 'Gold Coin' turns a buttery gold in winter. 15- 20' tall.