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    • Photo of Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

    Photo by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    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

    15-18 inch | $96

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    Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

    1 gallon | $48.15

    Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

    Fewer than 1 at Maples N More Nursery

    #7, 3-4' | $254.99

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    Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin' plant

    How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Height: 4'-10'

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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