Pinus parviflora Ogon

Common Name: Ogon Japanese White Pine

Description: The Ogon Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora 'Ogon') is a semi-dwarf evergreen conifer celebrated for its luminous creamy-yellow needles that impart a radiant glow to any landscape. The term 'Ogon' translates to 'gold' in Japanese, reflecting the tree's striking foliage. This cultivar exhibits an upright, broad pyramidal form with slightly ascending horizontal branches. Over a decade, it typically reaches a height of approximately 1.2 meters and a width of about 0.9 meters. The soft-textured needles display a bluish-green hue with prominent creamy-white variegation, intensifying to a buttery yellow during winter months. 'Ogon' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soils. Its unique coloration and form make it an excellent focal point in gardens, suitable for small spaces, containers, and bonsai cultivation. In Melbourne's climate, 'Ogon' performs admirably, offering year-round interest with minimal maintenance. 

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: approximately 1.2 meters in 10 years; up to 3 meters over time
• Width: approximately 0.9 meters in 10 years; up to 2.4 meters over time

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Evergreen
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Slow Growing
• Ideal for Bonsai
• Unique Creamy-Yellow Foliage

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum)
• Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.)
• Camellias (Camellia spp.)
• Hostas (Hosta spp.)
• Ferns