Mugo Pine

Scientific Name: Pinus mugo Turra


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Pinaceae / Pinus L./ Pinus mugo Turra

Mugo Pine
General Information
Usda SymbolPIMU80
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsPIMU80

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Mugo Pine is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)10.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee4
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Seed per Pound72240
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SeedNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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