Carsten's Wintergold Mugo Pine

Name: Carsten's Wintergold Mugo Pine
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04869
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'

Pronunciation: PY-nus MEW-goh

SKU #04869

USDA Zone

2-7

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OVERVIEW
Description	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.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Conifer; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Slow growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and slightly wider in 10 years.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Slow

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container
Design Ideas	Use in modern minimalist planting schemes and in gardens designed to evoke the oriental tradition.
Foliage Color	Multicolored
Companion Plants	Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis)

CARE
Care	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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7