Pinus mugo uncinata |
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Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine |
Description
This plant may be prostrate shrub, low shrub (2'-30' tall) or pyramidal tree, 30'-80' tall and wide. It has needle-like, blue-green leaves. This very hardy tree usually has a straight tall gray colored, fissured trunk. It can tolerate urban conditions. Use as a specimen or 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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.