Pinus mugo uncinata
Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.