{"product_id":"wate-s-golden-virginia-pine-live-golden-evergreen-tree-24-inch-tall-plant-1-gallon-pot-pinus-virginiana","title":"Wate’s Golden Virginia Pine - 24 Inch Tall Live Evergreen Tree in 1 Gallon Pot | Pinus virginiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd brilliant winter color and native charm to your landscape with \u003cstrong\u003eWate’s Golden Virginia Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique evergreen conifer prized for its dramatic golden foliage during the colder months. This distinctive selection emerges with yellow-green needles in spring and summer, then transforms into a stunning bright gold as temperatures drop, creating exceptional winter interest when most landscapes are dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts open pyramidal form, spreading branches, and picturesque flat-topped crown give it a natural, rugged character that fits beautifully into native landscapes, conifer gardens, woodland settings, and specimen plantings. As a selection of the native Virginia Pine, it offers excellent adaptability and durability while providing an eye-catching seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold hardy, low maintenance, and highly ornamental, Wate’s Golden is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking year-round structure with extraordinary winter color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese healthy plants are shipped approximately 24 inches tall in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wate’s Golden Virginia Pine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinus virginiana ‘Wate’s Golden’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established potted plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and poor soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green in growing season, bright golden in winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–30 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–30 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open pyramidal with spreading branches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when young and properly maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to maximize winter gold coloration. This adaptable pine performs well in challenging soils and requires very little maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499589955716,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_10_8bae98a7-8164-48b8-97e9-db92902bf040.jpg?v=1783659498","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/wate-s-golden-virginia-pine-live-golden-evergreen-tree-24-inch-tall-plant-1-gallon-pot-pinus-virginiana","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}