Pinus mugo uncinata

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Pinus mugo uncinata

Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Connon Nursery

Description

This tree will grow up to 60' tall and has needle-like, blue-green leaves. This very hardy tree usually has a straight tall gray colored trunk, very fissured. It can tolerate urban conditions so it can be used as a specime or planted for a privacy hedge. Brown cones appear on the tree. It can be grown in full to part sun with well draining soil. It needs a moderate amount of watering. A beautiful conifer for an alpine or woodland setting.

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Intermittent

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.

Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.