‘Wate’s Golden’ Virginia Pine may technically be an evergreen, but it sure isn’t always green – not in the winter at least. As deciduous trees lose their leaves and temperatures begin to fall, this pine selection comes into its season of glory. The typically green needles turn a striking gold, transforming this small tree with its endearingly scruffy growth habit into a shining beacon of the winter garden. Under blue skies or gray, ‘Wate’s Golden’ Virginia Pine steals the show, reminding nostalgic gardeners of the brilliance of summer sunshine, the warmth of a summer eve, and the joy of a summer bonfire.
Conditions: Full sun; average soils, widely adaptable
Size: 15’-30’ tall, 10’-15’ wide
Zone: 4 - 8
Wildlife Value: Provides cover for birds and other wildlife; larval host for Eastern Pine Elfin butterfly
Photos: David Korbonits