Pinus parviflora 'Goldilocks' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Mädchenkiefer 'Goldilocks' (Pinus parviflora) is a woody plant that grows upright, spreading and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 2 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, calcareous, slightly acidic soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus pentaphylla.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * golden yellow shoots

Leaves
Very decorative. The Mädchenkiefer 'Goldilocks' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green. Golden yellow shoots.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Mädchenkiefer 'Goldilocks' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mädchenkiefer 'Goldilocks' is upright and spreading in habit. Slow growing. Generally grows 4 - 5 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
Cones.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, balcony/patio