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Buy Pinus parviflora 'Dr. Landis'

Also Known As

Pinus parviflora 'Goldilocks'
Pinus parviflora 'Tenysu-kazu'
Goldilocks Japanese White Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

12-15 inch - 2 gallon | $96

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Fewer than 19 at Bloom River Gardens

30-36” | $296

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#1 Container | $69.99

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#3 Container | $159.99

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#7, 30-36" | $349.99

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Pinus parviflora 'Dr. Landis' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Dr. Landis' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue, gold and green foliage. and brown and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Dr. Landis'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Dr. Landis'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This slow-growing Japanese white pine is just right for lending an intense splash of gold to the winter landscape. Its informal upright habit produces multiple leaders and a unique, sweeping form. Bright golden needles attain optimum color when planted

By: Conifer Kingdom

Twisted bright-gold needles meld with light-blue-green ones forming a lovely pattern on this artistically sweeping,broadly-upright (to 2 x 2' in 10 years, 5-8't x 5'w eventually) conifer; a unique and lovely accent. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Blue-green needles tipped with bright yellow on this slow growing form of Japanese White pine. In 10 years may reach 18 inches high x 12 inches wide. Though it will tolerate some shade with too much you will lose the yellow colored tips.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Evergreen conifer with blueish green needles frosted with golden yellow and an upright broad habit. A rare form of pine from Japan. Can grow 6-7' tall in 10 years. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

A dwarf selection that shows creamy variegation on the tips of the needles especially when grown in full sun.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Soft, golden highlights on curved, blue-green slightly twisted needles, Irregular wide form. Hardy to zone 5

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Dramatic color of blue brushed with a creamy yellow. We believe that it will grow in an upright habit to be a nice semi-dwarf that will find a place in almost any landscape.