Pinus mugo 'Winter Gold' (Dwarf Mountain Pine) - Dwarf Coniferous Plants-Pines. The Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo) belongs to the Pinaceae family and originates from Southwestern and Central Europe. The variety 'Winter Gold' is extremely hardy and decorative. It is a medium growing evergreen coniferous shrub that grows extremely slowly. It has dense vegetation, a spherical shape, and foliage consisting of needle-like leaves of a deep green color, which in winter acquire yellowish-golden shades. The Dwarf Mountain Pine 'Winter Gold' is a relatively easy-to-grow coniferous plant as it adapts to a wide range of soil-climatic conditions and is planted in cool soils with excellent drainage. It is used in many ways in gardening and landscape architecture. It is planted alone, en masse or in small groups in gardens, parks and squares, as well as in outdoor living areas, rocky areas and gravelly surfaces or along paths. It can also be planted in large pots as well as in planters.
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| FOLIAGE | Evergreen | |
| HEIGHT | 1 - 3 m | |
| DIAMETER | 1 - 3 m | |
| EXPOSURE | Sun | |
| MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From -40 to -46 °C | |
| WATERING | Litlle | |
| SOIL | Medium | |
| SOIL pH | Slightly Acidic to Neutral (6 - 7) | |
| SEASIDE PLANTING | Yes |
| Plants | |
| Plants Category | Landscaping & Gardening Conifer Trees & Shrubs |
| Plants Type | Dwarf Coniferous |
| Genus | Pinus (Pine ) |
| Species | mugo (Mugo) |
| Variety | Winter Gold |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Leaves Color | Green |
| Autumn Foliage Color | Yellowish Gold |
| Fragance | No |
| Soil | Sand, Loam, Clay, Shallow Rocky, Moist, Good Drainage |
| pH of Soil | Range: 5 - 8. Optimum: 6 - 7 |
| Irrigation | Initial: Regular. Established: Little |
| Thorns | No |
| Toxicity | Foliage may cause skin irritation |
| Respiratory Allergies | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Planting Season | The Mugo Pines in pots are planted all year round except during periods of extreme weather |
| Plant Uses | The Mugo Pines are used in parks, squares, gardens, pots and containers. They are planted as specimen, in groups and in rows for the creation of borders. They are also suitable for coastal plantings, as well as for the planting of rock gardens, while their use is also indicated in areas with little water (as the islands), due to their increased resistance to drought. |