{"product_id":"winter-sun-raye-rare-southwestern-white-pine-pinus-strobiformis-live-plant","title":"Winter Sun Raye RARE Southwestern White Pine, New Pinus Strobiformus - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eExtremely rare and exceptionally hard to find, Pinus strobiformis 'Winter Sun Raye' is a new and unusual selection of Southwestern White Pine for the serious conifer collector.\u003cspan\u003e This is one of those cultivars that is still scarce enough that very little has been published about it, making the opportunity to grow it from an early stage particularly exciting for collectors of rare and emerging conifers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species itself, \u003c\/span\u003ePinus strobiformis\u003cspan\u003e, is a beautiful five-needled white pine native to mountainous regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. 'Winter Sun Raye' develops soft, pliable needles arranged in bundles of five, with foliage that displays striking shades of yellow and chartreuse green. The yellow tones will display throughout the year but are more bold in the winter months and with more sun exposure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Winter Sun Raye' is not a cultivar you will commonly encounter in garden centers or even in most specialty conifer collections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this stage, published information on the cultivar's ultimate size and mature habit is extremely limited. \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend treating young plants as collector's material and allowing the plant to reveal its character over time rather than expecting a predetermined mature form.\u003cspan\u003e This is part of the appeal of growing a truly new conifer cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eEvergreen conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-8 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide in 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA 5-8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eWell-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWatering:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular moisture while establishing; once established, the species has good drought tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, \u0026amp; features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It: If you enjoy collecting \u003c\/span\u003erare, unusual, and newly introduced conifers, 'Winter Sun Raye' is a must have for your collection! \u003cspan\u003eThat scarcity makes this a plant for the collector who enjoys being \u003c\/span\u003eahead of the curve. A rare Southwestern White Pine for the collector who wants something truly different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flying Dragon Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 gallon","offer_id":48318411014362,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3708\/5402\/files\/597E2ACB-1EE6-48FF-BA7E-72386C671E83.jpg?v=1786318823","url":"https:\/\/flyingdragonnursery.com\/products\/winter-sun-raye-rare-southwestern-white-pine-pinus-strobiformis-live-plant","provider":"Flying Dragon Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}