Pinus mugo uncinata |
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Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine |
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.
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
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.