A very ornamental conifer with a bright golden-yellow colour in winter. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pinus radiata ‘Aurea’
A very ornamental conifer with a bright golden-yellow colour in winter
Additional information
| Generic | Pinus |
|---|---|
| Species | radiata |
| Varietry | 'Aurea' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Grafting |
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