Pinus Contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'

Tylor's Sunburst Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta ‘Taylor’s Sunburst’
Taylor’s Sunburst Lodgepole Pine produces vivid yellow shoots in spring. The new color gradually softens as the needles mature, while small red developing cones can supply a contrasting accent.

The tree forms a broad upright crown and offers its strongest color display during the spring flush. Place it where new growth can be viewed against darker foliage.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water the root zone during establishment and leave room for the branches to develop.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 8 ft; larger with age
• Height: 12 ft; larger with age
These are planning estimates for an established garden plant, commonly reached in 10–25 years, rather than final mature limits.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4; local summer conditions also affect suitability.

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

12 ft+

Width

8 ft+

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green, Yellow

Fall color

Green, Yellow

Fruit color

Red

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Rough

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No