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Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra 'Monmel' PP #34,563
Pronunciation: PY-nus Ny-gruh
SKU #05273
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall, 8 to 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | A slower growing, more compact Austrian Pine with showy yellow new growth that ages to light green. Tolerates poor soils, and harsh, drying winds. A showy conifer for windbreaks or for use as an eye-catching landscape specimen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis) |
| Care Instructions | Adaptable to a wide range of soils, except soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates occasional, moderate drought. Apply fertilizer in early spring. |
Details
| Description | A slower growing, more compact Austrian Pine with showy yellow new growth that ages to light green. Tolerates poor soils, and harsh, drying winds. A showy conifer for windbreaks or for use as an eye-catching landscape specimen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
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| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Adaptable to a wide range of soils, except soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates occasional, moderate drought. Apply fertilizer in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine evergreen or deciduous?
Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine?
Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine grow?
Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine has a Moderate growth rate.
What color is the foliage of Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine?
Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine?
Good companion plants for Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine include: Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis).
How do I care for Andean Gold™ Austrian Pine?
Adaptable to a wide range of soils, except soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates occasional, moderate drought. Apply fertilizer in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.