Pinus Densiflora Burkes

Burke's Variegated Red Japanese Pine

Pinus densiflora ‘Burke’s Red Variegated’
Burke’s Red Variegated Japanese Red Pine has cream-yellow bands across its green needles. Seen from the shoot tip, those bands form rings around the reddish bud.

The variegation remains visible throughout the year and can deepen in cold weather. Its upright, broadening crown needs room to develop as a landscape tree.

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: 15 ft; larger with age
• Height: 20 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 5; local summer conditions also affect suitability.

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

20 ft+

Width

15 ft+

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green, Yellow

Fall color

Green, Yellow

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