Mugo Pine, Mugho Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine, Mountain Pine 'Spaan'

Pinusmugo

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
Species
mugo (MEW-go)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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 | negative

I thought this to be a "ratty" looking shrub without much character. Not much information available. I would consider it's color to be ...Read More

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