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Dragon’s Eye Japanese White Pine

Scientific name: Pinus parviflora 'Ogon Janome'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:8 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description 'Ogon Janome' is a compact, slow growing variegated Japanese pine. The needle color is blue-green with bands of yellow. When viewed from the branch tips, the yellow pattern resembles an eye.

  Morphology:
This is dwarf conifer that forms a broad upright cone that attains a height of 8 feet and a width of 6 feet at full maturity. This type of growth will only occur in northern latitudes on well drained acidic soil. Needles are born in bundles of 5.

  Adaptation:
'Ogon Janome' can be grown in full sun, but partial afternoon shade is best. However, too much shade results in a leggy plant with less color.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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