Upright, broadly rounded, evergreen with irregularly, horizontal branching. Grows about 6-12″ per year. Foliage is emerald green with two distinct yellow bands. The yellow will turn off-color during the winter. Botanical Name- Pinus densiflora ‘Oculis-Draconis’ Pronunciation- PY-nus den-see-FLOR-uh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Mrs. Frank Beach White Peony – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
