Bright green and yellow bands decorate the needles of this variegated Japanese red pine, and the creamy-butter coloring becomes more vibrant in summer. Vigorous and easy to grow compared to other variegated forms, this “dragon eye” pine tolerates diverse site conditions and does not burn in winter.
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
5 (-10 to -20 F / -23.3 to -28.9 C)
8 (10 to 20 F / -6.7 to -12.2 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established
COLOR: Variegated Yellow or Gold
TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar
GROWTH SHAPE: Broad Upright or Oval
GROWTH SIZE: Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years