Buy Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Golden Scotch Pine
Golden Scots Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'-45'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

3a-7b

Specimen #2057 | $950

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Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 'Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 45 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, clay, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This slow-growing, mid-sized pyramidal pine brightens up the winter landscape with golden yellow foliage that glows on gray days. In summer, the needles can be golden-green to gray-green, depending on conditions of the site. More sun and more stressful co

By: Conifer Kingdom

A bright enough gold to warm any gray winter day, a cool blue-green for summer, this small-medium conical tree has its color scheme worked out to perfection! S/M-D