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Also Known As

Pinus sylvestris 'Kate Brook Gold'
Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold Sport'
KBN Gold Scots Pine
KBN Gold Sport Scots Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold' plant details

Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue, gold and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, dwarf, peeling bark, pyramidal, rock garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A two-toned tree, this beautiful conical form of Scots pine combines bright gold needle coloring where exposed to the sun with blue-green foliage in interior or shaded sections. The slow-growing tree with open branching was found at Kate Brook Nursery in

By: Conifer Kingdom

This wonderful little dwarf conifer features gold and green two-toned needles that create an interesting bi-color effect, the tips that are in the sun are bright-yellow while the lower shaded needles are a soft blue-green; slow growing (3 to 6" per year) to become a 3 x 3' mound; nice for accent or container. This gem was discovered at Kate Brook Nursery. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold' - A two-toned conical form of Scots pine with bright gold needle coloring where exposed to the sun with blue-green foliage on older growth. Slow-growing tree with open branching.

By: Kigi Nursery

Compact shape, Unknown growth habit, turns vivid gold in winter. Hardy to USDA Zone 2.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

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Gardening facts about Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold' plant

How to Grow Pinus sylvestris 'KBN Gold'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant