Pinus densiflora 'oculus-Draconis'

Draconi Red Pine

Dragon's-eye Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora 'Oculus-draconis') carries green needles crossed by yellow bands. Its loose branches and developing umbrella-like crown create a sculptural outline, with orange bark becoming more apparent as the trunk ages.

Its structure combines several main stems and an open canopy. Growth is slow. The foliage supplies a year-round framework.

Choose a sunny, open site. Provide well-drained soil.

Size
• Height: 20-40 ft
• Width: 15-20 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–7b

Best Uses
• Accent Plant
• Foundation
• Mass Planting
• Specimen
• Woodland Gardens

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

20-40 ft

Width

15-20 ft

Hardiness zones

4a–7b

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green with yellow

Fall color

Variegated

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Multi Stem, Open Canopy, Spreading

Bark

Platy

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No