A dwarf, broadly-upright evergreen conifer. Twisted needles have a bright gold color, while some portions of the plant remain light blue-green. Use Pinus ‘Goldilocks’ as a focal point in a small garden setting or as a beautiful addition to a conifer collection. Botanical Name- Pinus parviflora ‘Goldilocks’ Pronunciation- PY-nus par-vih-FLOR-uh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Nordic Inkberry – 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 – C7 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
