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    • Photo of Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' young plant by Conifer Kingdom

    Photo by Conifer Kingdom

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

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    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

    By: Forestfarm

    Bright gold in winter, greening out in summer, this is an upright form, (see the photo in Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia.)

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Upright with a broad canopy, green summer needles turn vivid gold in winter. Container suitable. Hardy zones 3-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    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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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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