Scientific Name
Pinus densiflora ‘Oculus-draconis’

Common Name
Dragon’s-eye pine
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Open pendulous habit when young; with age develops a twisted trunk and flat top, spreading crown; irregular; picturesque
Height: 20 to 40’
Width: 15 to 20’
Leaf: 3 to 5" slightly twisted needles in bundles of 5; has 2 yellow bands on each needle; bands fade in winter
Flower/Fruit:  --
Comments: Bark cracks to reveal orange colored bark
Cultivars: --
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