Pinus sylvestris 'Candlelight' Golden Scotch Pine chamaecyparis obtusa copper and olive green and

copper and olive green and much larger

As the summer heat approaches the small crinkled leaves turn a very nice dark green but remain edged in purple giving this plant one of the most unique textures in the garden

New growth appears chartreuse edged in pink or red before hardening off to a very nice deep green

The long narrow lobs are somewhat wider than plants like Red Pygmy but more narrow than 'Beni otake'

'Beni kawa' also tends to be slightly wider and shorter

Pinus sylvestris 'Candlelight' Golden Scotch Pine chamaecyparis obtusa copper and olive green andPinus sylvestris 'Candlelight' is a fantastic Scotch pine known for its golden yellow new growth. These new growth shoots are known as candles and their golden yellow color make the candles look like they're glowing. Older foliage is more of a medium green which contrasts nicely with the golden yellow new growth. 10 Year Size: Height: 10 12 feet Width: 6 8 feet