Carsten's Wintergold Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'
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. |
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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. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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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 | 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

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Wells Medina Nursery 8300 N.e. 24th St.
Bellevue, Washington 98004 -
Molbak's - Retail Store 13625 Ne 175th St.
Woodinville, Washington 98072 -
MOLBAK'S - TROPICALS 13625 N.E. 175TH ST.
WOODINVILLE, Washington 98072
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