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PINUS mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'

Commonly known as Dwarf mountain pine

(syn. P. 'Carsten') slow growing dwarf conifer with golden winter colour
  • Evergreen
    Pale green, well-spaced leaves 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long in pairs turn gold in winter
  • Height
    50cm (20in)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Conifer
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Slow-growing, spreading shrub forming a dense, cushion-shaped mound. Short, late-season needles give the appearance of a crown at the tip of each branch
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun

PINUS mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, sawfly larvae, honey fungus
    Place of origin
    Central European mountains
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub or mixed border
    Coastal / windswept
    Patio / pot plants
    Rockery (inc alpine)
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf shape
    Filiform
    (see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Any well-drained soil

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