Carsten's Wintergold Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'
SKU
04869
One of the finest of the gold-hued pines, on a dwarf form! Short, densely arranged evergreen needles are an attractive green in spring and summer, turning to a rich gold tone as cold weather arrives. Most intense color in colder climates. Creates a bold statement as a specimen in smaller gardens, or in groupings in larger landscapes.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-nus MEW-goh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and slightly wider in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Use in modern minimalist planting schemes and in gardens designed to evoke the oriental tradition. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2 - 7
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