Pinus radiata (Aurea Group) 'Aurea'
Monterey pine 'Aurea'
An attractive conical shape when young, eventually forming a large, broad-topped tree. The needles are 10-15cm long, borne in threes and golden yellow. Brown cones are produced in clusters on mature trees and remain in place for years
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil. Suitable for coastal areas. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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