Pinus mugo
Mountain Pine
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Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) - Description
Mountain pine, Pinus mugo, also known as dwarf mountain pine, scrub mountain pine, Swiss mountain pine, or mugo pine is a species of conifer, native to high places in Central Europe.
Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
