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    • Photo of Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated' foliage, form by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Buy Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus densiflora 'Red OD Burke'
    • Burke's Red Variegated Japanese Red Pine
    • Red OD Burke Japanese Red Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated' plant details

    Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated' is an evergreen conifer tree with variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, pyramidal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright yellow bands on soft-green needles make a striking color contrast, especially in summer when the striping is livelier. This variegated Japanese Red Pine is a fast growing to 20-30' and makes a very handsome tree, especially as the reddish colored bark starts to exfoliate with maturity. Good for colder climates as it does not burn in the winter. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Bright green and yellow bands decorate the needles of this variegated Japanese red pine, and the creamy-butter coloring becomes more vibrant in summer. Vigorous and easy to grow compared to other variegated forms, this dragon eye pine tolerates diverse

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated' - Bright green and yellow bands decorate the needles of this variegated Japanese red pine, and the creamy-butter coloring becomes more vibrant in summer. Vigorous and easy to grow compared to other variegated forms, this dragon eye pine tolerates diverse site conditions and does not burn in winter. Also known as 'Red OD Burke,' it develops an irregular but majestic form with orange-red exfoliating bark. Striking.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    We think this is the best of the various Red Pine Dragon Eye forms, Talon stopped out this fall and he was very taken indeed He took tons of pictures, either our clone is exceptional or it just does not color up as well on the west coast. It also seems to be hardier than straight 'Oculus Draconis'.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated' plant

    How to Grow Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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