Ogon Golden Japanese Black Pine, Rare Conifer, Bonsai Starter Tree - Live Plant

Add a touch of golden brilliance to your bonsai collection or garden landscape with Pinus thunbergii 'Ogon', a rare and stunning cultivar of the Japanese Black Pine. Known for its striking gold-yellow needles, especially vibrant in winter, ‘Ogon’ brings both structure and color to any outdoor space. This is a true collector’s conifer — elegant, hardy, and visually unique.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Bright golden-yellow needles in fall/winter; green-gold in summer
• Growth Habit: Upright and open; ideal for shaping and bonsai
• Bonsai-Ready: Naturally suited to training; develops beautiful bark and structure over time
• Low Maintenance & Hardy: Drought-tolerant once established, cold-hardy, and salt-resistant
• Eye-Catching Accent: A natural focal point for Japanese gardens, rockeries, or winter landscapes
• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
• Sun Exposure: Full sun (color is best with strong light)
• Mature Size: 10–20 ft in the landscape (can be kept much smaller as bonsai) 
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
•  Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil 
• Watering: Regular watering when young; drought-tolerant as it matures 

Please Note:

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Add this rare, radiant pine to your collection and enjoy year-round color, sculptural beauty, and a true conversation piece. Whether you're a bonsai enthusiast or a conifer connoisseur, Pinus thunbergii 'Ogon' is a must-have.