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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
Plant Details
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, sawfly larvae, honey fungus
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Place of originCentral European mountains
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EvergreenPale green, well-spaced leaves 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long in pairs turn gold in winter
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Fully hardy
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Filiform
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread1m (39in)
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Conifer
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Dwarf shrubTypically 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
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed borderCoastal / windsweptPatio / pot plantsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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Soil Conditions
Tolerates allAny well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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