Pinus strobus 'Louie'

Also Known As

Louie Eastern White Pine
Louie Golden White Pine
Louie White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Pinus strobus 'Louie' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Louie' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue, gold and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Louie'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Louie'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dramatic accent! The long thin needles of this dense pyramidal 25' tree stay vibrantly gold year round. Needs sun for best color and one of this trees best attributes is that the core stays shaded and the needles are green while the outer needles get sun and turn vivid-yellow, really popping against its back drop. This specimen takes shearing well and it is a great choice to plant alongside darker trees; not tolerant of pollution or standing water. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gold decorates this outstanding pine all year. In the cold of winter, the brilliant golden hue is brightest at the needle tips. In summer, needles change to a wonderful soft golden-green unlike other pines. Globose when young, the medium-sized tree develo

By: Conifer Kingdom

Long, thin bright yellow needles that hold their color year-round. Responds well to shearing for a more compact habit. Discovered in Hyde Park, Vermont by Greg Williams.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Lovely evergreen conifer with golden foilage color that persists throughout the year. Once established, the needles won't burn in full sun. Will be a dense, pyramidal tree with maturity. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Pinus strobus 'Louie' - A Golden form of White Pine. One of the best golden pines we have seen! Bright gold tips fading to soft gold give this an amazing winter punch. In summer, needles change to a wonderful soft golden-green unlike other pines. Globe shaped when young, eventually develops a beautiful conical form.

By: Kigi Nursery

A fast growing golden form that holds its color all season long, although it stands out better in winter and does not burn in full sun once it is established. Introduced by Greg Williams, he considers it the best of the year round yellows, (at least so far, he has some new stuff in trials).