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Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles'

Also Known As

Golden Candles Eastern White Pine
Golden Candles White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

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

planting zones

3a-9b

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Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles' plant details

Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden candles and needles make this upright shrubby conifer glow; larger than ?Goldie?. PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Dramatic dual season interest makes you wonder why this pine isnt grown more widely. In spring, brilliant electric yellow candles decorate the broadly pyramidal tree for about six weeks. By the end of summer, the color softens to light green. Selected by