Golden Ghost Japanese Red Pine
Pinus densiflora 'Golden Ghost'
SKU
06896
Striking golden foliage nearly shimmers in sunlight on this handsome upright conifer. Bundles of slender needles are held on orange-red stems, adding year-round interest. An excellent landscape accent, providing fantastic texture and color. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-nus DEN-sih-floor-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows 6 to 12 in. per year; reaches 6 to 15 ft. tall and wide in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Rock Garden, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Winter Daphne (Daphne); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Grows best in slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to for shape and structure.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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