Pinus mugo uncinata
Pine, Mugho Swiss Mountain
Description
This tree will grow up to 60' tall and has needle-like, blue-green leaves. This very hardy tree usually has a straight tall gray colored trunk, very fissured. It can tolerate urban conditions so it can be used as a specime or planted 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.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.