Pinus koraiensis 'Dragon's Eye'

Also Known As

Pinus koraiensis 'Dragon Eye'
Pinus koraiensis 'Oculis Draconis'
Pinus koraiensis 'Oculus Draconis'
Dragon Eye Japanese Red Pine
Dragon Eye Korean Pine
Dragon Eye Pine
Oculis Draconis Korean Pine
Oculus Draconis Dragon's Eye Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

3b-9b

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Pinus koraiensis 'Dragon's Eye' plant details

Pinus koraiensis 'Dragon's Eye' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. and brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus koraiensis 'Dragon's Eye'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, pyramidal, unique, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus koraiensis 'Dragon's Eye'

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Each lovely 4-5 inch needle on this handsome 20-30' tree has a brilliant yellow band in the center. Looking down the branch you can imagine it to be the shining golden-eye of a dragon! This tree makes a fabulous focal point. Withstands summer heat, but does require protection from winter wind. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A fantastic variety of the extraordinary Korean pine, this upright, variegated evergreen has long, soft blue-green needles banded with yellow. The 4-5 needles have a downward turn like those of 'Jack Korbit and produce a graceful, weeping look. Variegat

By: Conifer Kingdom

Pinus koraiensis 'Oculus Draconis' A variegated form of Korean Pine. The variegation does not show very well, but the leaves make up for that. The leaves are extra long and green blue, and have a kink to the needle, giving the plant a false weeping look.

By: Kigi Nursery

This evergreen conifer is the 'Dragon's Eye' form of the Korean pine. Yellow banding on the needles is most apparent on established trees in colder climates. Long, soft, green needles radiate from the stems, and then twist downward, giving the tree a weeping look. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

By: Garden World

Dragon Eye Pine. Shiny gold and green banded needles. Hardy to zone 4. They say it is somewhat deer resistant, though I can't say as much for rabbits, so it needs some protection while it is still small. Full sun, but protect from winter wind. Hardy to zone 4.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Strong yellow variegation rings the needles of this highly desirable oriental pine. A must for the Japanese garden or the collector of the rare and unusual!

By: Fantastic Plants

I have not seen the tree that these scions were taken from (Talon's stock plant) but in general Pinus koraiensis 'Oculus Draconis' does not show strong variegation especially when young, conifer collectors still lust after it however, always hoping it will throw a strongly variegated shoot in the manner of Pinus densiflora 'Red OD Burke'.