Buy Pinus parviflora 'Fukai'

Also Known As

Pinus parviflora 'Shi-ko-ken'
Pinus parviflora 'Shikoken'
Fukai Variagated Japanese White Pine
Shi-ko-ken Japanese White Maple

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

#1 Container | $69.99

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Pinus parviflora 'Fukai' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Fukai'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Fukai'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as 'Shikoken', this fascinating, upright 6-8' tree/shrub features soft-green needles with brilliant bands of pale-yellow on each one. This unique dwarf form is very slow growing and rarely seen offered. The winter needles are a deeper golden-yellow, perfect for a winter showpiece. Makes a very striking specimen and is excellent in a large container. S/M

By: Forestfarm

More commonly known as 'Fukai'. A unique dwarf form that is rarely seen, this selection resembles 'Ogon' and 'Ogon janome,' but we have found it to be more dwarf. Its winter needles are golden yellow (similar to 'Ogon') and its new growth is banded with y

By: Conifer Kingdom

Pinus parviflora 'Fukai' - Plant a squatty upright with green leaves that have a yellow variegation on each leaf. Grows about 8-12 inches a year. Very good plant for color.

By: Kigi Nursery

A dragon eyed version of parviflora not as striking as 'Ogon Janome' but more forgiving, Horstman got it from Tage Lundell who presumably scrounged it from Japan, Lundell traded a lot of wood.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Full sun gives this variegated pine its best color. Pine green needles ringed with strong yellow has more contrast than most variegated pines. Grows 8-12" per year.