Pinus densiflora 'Golden Ghost'

Golden Ghost Red Pine

Pinus densiflora ‘Golden Ghost’
Golden Ghost Japanese Red Pine is distinguished by yellow bands across slender light green needles. The rings of color around each shoot and the reddish stems create a lively, variegated effect.

This is a growing tree with a broad upright crown. Give it enough open space for the patterned foliage to remain well lit and visible through the year.

Choose full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water during establishment and keep the planting clear of larger trees that would shade the variegated crown.

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

5–8

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

Platy

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No