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    • Photo of Pinus densiflora 'Aurea' form by Conifer Kingdom

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    Buy Pinus densiflora 'Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Golden Japanese Red Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 10'-30'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Specimen #1881 | $1150

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    Pinus densiflora 'Aurea' plant details

    Pinus densiflora 'Aurea' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus densiflora 'Aurea'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 0 - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: distinctive bark, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus densiflora 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautiful year-round, this medium-size, broadly pyramidal pine gets even more dramatic in winter, when the light-green summer needles turn a vibrant golden yellow that continues to intensify in colder weather. A great choice for cold climates, the golden

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    The medium green needles of this 20-30' pyramidal tree are winter beautiful year-round, but they are exceptionally nice in winter, when the summer needles turn a vivacious golden-yellow. The yellow needles actually deepen in color the colder the weather. Attractive reddish colored exfoliating bark just adds to the picture; the golden Japanese Red pine makes a dramatic specimen. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Evergreen tree, often with a crooked or sweeping trunk and an oval crown at maturity. Reddish-orange peeling bark that turns grayish with age. Main attraction is the dark green needles that turn to a bright golden yellow in the cold of winter. Great accent plant in the landscape! Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

    By: Garden World

    Pinus densiflora 'Aurea' - The Golden Japanese Red Pine. A large growing, large yellow leaf pine. Is not as gold as some golden pines, this one is a light gold with green tint. Good plant for sculpturing.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus densiflora 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Pinus densiflora 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Pinus longaeva

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    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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    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 25'-100'

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