WSU Clark County Extension
PNW Plants Searchable, categorized images
              

Bennett Oculus Draconis White Pine

Scientific name: Pinus strobus ´Bennett Oculus Draconis'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:24 ft
Width:20 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A most spectacular golden conifer featuring yellow bands that circle the individual needles giving them the ‘eye of the dragon’ when viewed from the side

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen tree that will grow to 8’ after 10 years but perhaps 30’ on an excellent site at full maturity. The needles are soft to the touch, growing 4”-5” in length.

  Adaptation:
Look for a site with partial shade to avoid sun-scalding the foliage of this cultivar. In cooler climates a fun sun site with afternoon shade will bring out the best color.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
Computing and Web Resources, PO Box 6234, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6234