Goldilocks Size:3 gal

Goldilocks Size:3 galA Japanese white pine with new growth being bright gold over blue green. What a nice contrast. Others say the gold color is best when grown in a bit of shade. The tree will become a broad pyramid over time, and grows 7 8 inches per year. It is slow at first, then will pick up steam as it becomes established. Can grow in most soil types if well drained.

Then the fragrance

The plant was found about 1949

A nice columnar form of arborvitae that grows 6" - 12" per year

As the flowers mature

The symmetrical growth pattern and the nice foliage color is attractive all year round

It grows into a rounded bush about 12 ft

urn-shaped flowers that stand out brilliantly against the deep green foliage

drawing in the visitor

but are not showy from a distance

lasting over a period of 3 to 5 years

Also known as Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Habari'

The plant is a squat conical plant that grows 1/2 inch a year so you know it will be compact and tight