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Big Tuna Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo 'Big Tuna'
Pronunciation: PY-nus MEW-goh
SKU #04909
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | Rugged and hardy conifer offers bold textured as a broad shrub or small tree. Excellent accent or in groups as a hedge or screen. Showy buds during cold winter months stand out distinctly against dark green foliage. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Design Ideas | Boldly textured, medium length needles make this sturdy, upright, multi-stemmed tree a favorite for areas in the landscape with a little more room. The slow-growing trees become taller than wide and quite bushy. Very hardy and uniquely dense, 'Big Tuna' is compact, but not dwarf. Buds turn showy during cold winter months and stand out distinctly against dark green foliage. |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in enriched, loamy and well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only to remove old, damaged or dead branches. |
Details
| Description | Rugged and hardy conifer offers bold textured as a broad shrub or small tree. Excellent accent or in groups as a hedge or screen. Showy buds during cold winter months stand out distinctly against dark green foliage. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Boldly textured, medium length needles make this sturdy, upright, multi-stemmed tree a favorite for areas in the landscape with a little more room. The slow-growing trees become taller than wide and quite bushy. Very hardy and uniquely dense, 'Big Tuna' is compact, but not dwarf. Buds turn showy during cold winter months and stand out distinctly against dark green foliage. |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in enriched, loamy and well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only to remove old, damaged or dead branches. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Big Tuna Mugo Pine produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Big Tuna Mugo Pine evergreen or deciduous?
Big Tuna Mugo Pine is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Big Tuna Mugo Pine?
Big Tuna Mugo Pine is Waterwise, Compact Form.
Is Big Tuna Mugo Pine resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Big Tuna Mugo Pine grow?
Big Tuna Mugo Pine has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Big Tuna Mugo Pine in my landscape?
Big Tuna Mugo Pine is suitable for: Border.
How can I use Big Tuna Mugo Pine in my garden design?
Boldly textured, medium length needles make this sturdy, upright, multi-stemmed tree a favorite for areas in the landscape with a little more room. The slow-growing trees become taller than wide and quite bushy. Very hardy and uniquely dense, 'Big Tuna' is compact, but not dwarf. Buds turn showy during cold winter months and stand out distinctly against dark green foliage.
What color is the foliage of Big Tuna Mugo Pine?
Big Tuna Mugo Pine has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Big Tuna Mugo Pine?
Good companion plants for Big Tuna Mugo Pine include: Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis).
How do I care for Big Tuna Mugo Pine?
Grows easily in enriched, loamy and well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only to remove old, damaged or dead branches.
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