Trees and shrubs

Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'

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Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Zone 3

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Common name'Taylor's Sunburst' Twisted Pine
FamilyPinaceae
TypeConiferous
Botanical namePinus contorta 'Taylor’s Sunburst'

Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst' is a luminous and ornamental pine, remarkable for its vibrant golden-yellow spring growth, which contrasts sharply with the mature dark green needles, creating a spectacular two-tone effect in spring. This selection of lodgepole pine maintains an open and irregular pyramidal habit, with slow to moderate growth and a natural, sculptural appearance. Ideal as a specimen plant, in rockeries, or in conifer gardens, it attracts attention with its vibrant seasonal coloration without requiring special maintenance. Very hardy, adapted to well-drained soils and sunny exposures, 'Taylor's Sunburst' combines vivid aesthetics, a free-form structure, and good longevity, perfect for adding a touch of light to the landscape.

Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst'

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Watering

Moderate, subject to conditions

Soil type

Well-drained, poor to moderately rich

Fertilization

Spring, well-decomposed compost or gentle fertilizer

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

4–5 m (13–16 ft)

Width / spread

8–11.5 ft (2.5–3.5 m)

Flower color

Yellow-orange (male cones)

Foliage color

Golden yellow (young shoots) → dark green

Foliage type

Evergreen (coniferous)

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Greyish brown ovoid cones, decorative when mature

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

No