Mugo Pine, Mugho Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine, Mountain Pine 'Prostrata'

Pinusmugo

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
Species
mugo (MEW-go)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Conifers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rock Island, Illinois

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Rock Island, IL (Zone 5b) | March 2006 | positive

This plant grows anywhere from 3"-6" per year depending on citing, climate, and propagation method. This is a medium green selection tha...Read More

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