Pinus parviflora 'Goldylocks' (Japanese White Pine)
Japanese White Pine 'Goldylocks', Goldylocks Japanese White Pine, Pinus parviflora 'Goldilocks', Pinus parviflora 'Dr. Landis Gold',Pinus parviflora 'Tenysu-kazu'
Pinus parviflora 'Goldylocks' (Japanese White Pine) is a small evergreen coniferous tree of upright, spreading habit producing multiple layers and creating a lovely sweeping form. Its foliage of soft, twisted variegated blue-green needles is adorned with soft, golden highlights. A slow grower, 1-6 in. per year (2-15 cm), this golden Japanese White Pine is perfect as a garden accent.
- Grows up to 8 ft. tall (240 cm) and 6 ft. wide (180 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Plants prefer cool summer climates and dislike heat and humidity. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates salt spray.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
- No pruning required.
- Native to Japan, Korea.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
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