Pinus densiflora Oculus Draconis

A striking and unusual cultivar of Japanese Red Pine known for its dramatic variegated needles. Each needle features bright golden-yellow banding across deep green foliage, creating the appearance of a “dragon’s eye.” This slow-growing conifer develops an irregular, picturesque form with layered branching that adds strong visual interest to gardens and landscapes.

Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil, Pinus densiflora ‘Oculus Draconis’ is an excellent specimen tree for Asian-inspired gardens, rock gardens, and collectors of rare conifers. Its unique foliage provides year-round color and becomes especially vivid during the growing season.