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Pinus sylvestris
'Gold Coin'
Gold Coin Scots Pine
| Family |
| Pinaceae |
| Genus |
| Pinus |
| Species |
| sylvestris |
| Cultivar |
| 'Gold Coin' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1a - 6a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -60 - (-5) |
| Height |
| 2 - 6 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 4.5 m |
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| General Description |
| Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin' is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree noted for its bright golden winter foliage. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Tolerant of urban environments and poor soil but must have proper drainage. Dislikes hot, humid climates. |
| Shape |
| Conical to columnar. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Possible problems include: sawflies, scale, moths, pine wilt nematode and Sphaeropsis (Diplodia) tip blight. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Exfoliating, orange- to red-brown. |
| Leaf Description |
| Needles are 2 per fascicle, green with a yellow tip and bright golden yellow in winter. |
| Fruit Description |
| Cones are grey to light brown. |
| Notable Specimens |
| RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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