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    Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis'

    Scientific Name: Pinus thunbergii 'Janome'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus thunbergii 'Oculis Draconis'
    • Dragon's Eye Japanese Black Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 12'-25'
    • W: 8'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis' plant details

    Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Uses: pyramidal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The silky white buds of the species plus needles banded with yellow-white (on older trees), make this 30-50' tree from the wind-swept coasts of Korea and Japan very special for bonsai or garden. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Golden variegation at the bases of each needle gives the branches a "dragon's eye" effect when viewed from above. A very colorful but large-growing pine!

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis' plant

    How to Grow Pinus thunbergii 'Oculus Draconis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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