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Also Known As

Pinus thunbergii 'Ogon'
Pinus thunbergii 'Ogon'
Japanese Black Pine
Japanese White Pine
Yellow Japanese Black Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $59

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Pinus parviflora 'Ogon' plant details

Pinus parviflora 'Ogon' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus parviflora 'Ogon'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, fall color, rock garden, unique, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus parviflora 'Ogon'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ogon means gold in Japanese, and gold this tree is! Unique and slow-growing with long, well-spaced golden-yellow needles which seldom scorch... a dreary day brightener, for sure! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

One of our favorites, this Japanese white pine has a broadly pyramidal form, a layered look and phenomenal needle color: golden to gray-green with a golden cast. Needles maintain their color even in full sun with enough moisture. This one glows in the win

By: Conifer Kingdom

Long, billowy yellow needles on this slow growing form of Japanese black pine. Color is best in full sun. Reaches 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide in 10 years. Really brightens up a winter landscape.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Pinus thunbergiana 'Ogon' - A golden form of Japanese Black Pine. Grows slightly smaller than the species due to the leaf color. Leaves bright yellow on long needles. Looks tight and congested. Found around 1986.

By: Kigi Nursery

A semi dwarf pyramid with sulfur yellow foliage, it's slow growing with an open branching habit slow to establish but spectacular with age.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Long yellow needles on dense, congested form, good in containers or rock gardens, Hardy to zone 5

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Foliage is bright yellow in summer. Give full sun for the best color. Its nice to have a summer yellow, most of the yellows are fall and winter.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Gardening facts about Pinus parviflora 'Ogon' plant

How to Grow Pinus parviflora 'Ogon'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant