Pinus densiflora 'Oculus-draconis' web special

Pinus densiflora 'Oculus-draconis' web specialWe love the variegation of this pine's needles, causing it to look very light, especially against a dark background. The buttery yellow variegation on the 3 to5 inch needles is colorful all year round, but intensifies in winter. A graceful tree when mature, and a must to any serious conifer collector's garden. This cultivar will grow about 6 inches per year.

The flowers appear in summer

Talk about 'low maintenance'

giving great pleasure to the gardener

so only hardey to 25 deg F - zones 9 and 10

losing some leaves in the winter

The plants spread slowly and are evergreen in nature

When the new growth begins to come out

This tree is sensitive to poor drainage

we think it is a real winner and would recommend it highly

will make a narrow pyramid 6 ft tall and 4 ft wide in 10 years time

The plant will perform best in a bit of shade

and will make a tight mound