Pinus thunbergii GIFUTO

A Polish cultivar developed through deliberate hybridization and careful selection. It is distinguished by its naturally rounded, compact habit and therefore requires no pruning. The plant reaches approximately 1–2 m in height. For most of the year, it impresses with its lime-yellow needles, which intensify to a rich golden color during winter. An interesting feature of this cultivar is the presence of two distinct types of growth: a spring flush with longer needles and a summer flush that is shorter and more compact. In autumn and winter, the plant is further enhanced by its long, white buds, while some specimens develop the attractive “red peacock” effect, characterized by pinkish-red needle tips that persist throughout cold winter weather. This cultivar is ideal for containers, Japanese gardens, and small garden spaces. Hardiness zone: 5b (–26 to –23°C).

Cultivar denomination: ‘Gifuto’ ^PBR

Breeder: Nikodem Nowaczyk, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2026

Applicant: Szkółka NOWACZYK, Wyganów 1, 63-740 Kobylin, Poland