| General Description | Pinus densiflora 'Golden Ghost' is an extremely showy, dwarf conifer with green and yellow needles. |
| ID Characteristic | Dense and exquisitely showy needles all year around. |
| Shape | Crown cone-shaped when young, wide-spreading and unevenly rounded when mature. |
| Landscape | Ideally used as a single planted specimen for a focal point, also used as an understudy for other trees in the landscape. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to part shade, in slightly acidic soil that is well drained. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases to note. Seems resistant to scorching. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rust-brown, scaly, ridged, grey at base. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Slightly resinous, egg-shaped, brown, up to 13 mm, scales are slightly bent. |
| Leaf Description | Needles are 2 per fascicle, 7 - 10 cm ⨉ 1 mm, bright green-yellow fading to white. |
| Fruit Description | Cones are yellowish-beige to pale brown, egg-shaped, scales are thin. |
| Colour Description | Green and yellow needles fading to white in the spring, light brown cones. |
| Texture Description | Medium: neither smooth or very rough. |
