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Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' - golden-green  needles in winter
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  • Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' - golden-green  needles in winter

Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea'

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(Golden Scots Pine) Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' is a very handsome conical, tall shrub initially or eventually small tree with golden-green needles which are particularly vivid in winter.

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Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' is a very handsome conical, tall shrub initially or eventually small tree with golden-green needles which are particularly vivid in winter. In spring and summer the needles turn pale green tinged with yellow. Established trees gradually develop flaking reddish-brown bark. 

Slow growing and suitable for gardens with limited space. Best in a position with full sun and good drainage.


  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Not suitable for wet or waterlogged soils.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Pinus sylvestris 'Aurea' grows to be a conical, small tree once established.
    • Height: Eventually up to 5 - 6 m (6 - 20 ft) 
    • Spread: 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) 
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How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Tree - Small, Shrub - Large
Growing Conditions
Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Evergreen, Foliage - Gold/Yellow, Rare and Unusual

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