Pinus sylvestris ‘Aurea’
Scots Pine - Golden
A classic semi-dwarf Scots Pine having been around for quite a while. Gray-green new growth which lasts throughout summer turns golden yellow during the cooler winter months. Round when young, becoming conical with age. Grows 6-8′ high by 3-4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 4 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. First described by Ottolander in Sieboldia (1876).
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
Soil: Adaptable to various well drained soils which are slightly acidic.
Maintenance: Candling is done to new spring shoots before the needles fully emerge.
Group: Intermediate

