Pinus mugo uncinata

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Swiss Mountain Mugho Pine

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

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.