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Taylor's Sunburst Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'

Pronunciation: PY-nus kun-TORE-tuh
SKU #05502
4-8

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Bright yellow spring growth provides a burst of color from this specimen conifer. Tiny, vibrant fuchsia cones appear on the colorful new growth, adding even more interest. The yellow needles harden to dark green by fall, ready to provide the perfect backdrop for next spring's growth. A highly adaptable, easy to grow, dwarf variety.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate Growing: Reaches 12 ft. tall, 8 ft wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseHillside
Design IdeasExcellent as a specimen conifer. This selection tends to grow more upright and narrow, so it is suitable for smaller gardens. Plant where a verticle accent and some spring color is needed. The foliage will be green by the end of summer, making a nice backdrop for plants with attractive fall color.
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis)
Care InstructionsPerforms best in well-draining, slightly acidic soil, but is highly adaptable and can grow in wet, boggy conditions. Do not amend the soil when planting. Water deeply, weekly during the first growing season; once establish, reduce frequency. Fertilize during the first year with a slow release fertilizer designed for pine trees.
HistoryFound in 1984 by Dr. Allan Taylor in the Indian Peaks Wilderness in the Rocky Mountains above Boulder, Colorado, at an elevation of about 9000 feet. Dr. Taylor sent scionwood to Iseli Nursery in 1985, where it was grafted and introduced to the nursery trade. A 2020 Collectors' Conifer of the Year selection by the American Conifer Society.
Details
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseHillside
Design IdeasExcellent as a specimen conifer. This selection tends to grow more upright and narrow, so it is suitable for smaller gardens. Plant where a verticle accent and some spring color is needed. The foliage will be green by the end of summer, making a nice backdrop for plants with attractive fall color.
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis)
Care
Care InstructionsPerforms best in well-draining, slightly acidic soil, but is highly adaptable and can grow in wet, boggy conditions. Do not amend the soil when planting. Water deeply, weekly during the first growing season; once establish, reduce frequency. Fertilize during the first year with a slow release fertilizer designed for pine trees.
History
HistoryFound in 1984 by Dr. Allan Taylor in the Indian Peaks Wilderness in the Rocky Mountains above Boulder, Colorado, at an elevation of about 9000 feet. Dr. Taylor sent scionwood to Iseli Nursery in 1985, where it was grafted and introduced to the nursery trade. A 2020 Collectors' Conifer of the Year selection by the American Conifer Society.

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