Mountain Pine (Pumilio) Seed

Pinus mugo pumilio

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A dwarf form of the Mountain Pine that often grows prostrate but can reach 2m in height, slowly. Great for adding substance and winter interest to alpine and scree gardens and works well in containers. Shortish dark green needles look fine in the frost

pic courtesy of UUSDA-NRCS PLANTS DATABASE/ Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Description

Pinus mugo pumilio

Common name: Mountain Pine (Pumilio).

Native: Alps to South-east Europe.

Provenance: Italy

Size and spread (10 years): 1m

Treatment required: Requires pre chill.

Seeds / kg: 132,000

Ideal sowing period: Spring

Soil conditions: Most soils including shallow chalk and limestone, although it grows better in slightly acid conditions.

Planting instructions: Can be planted in exposed positions, in cold spots and coastal areas. Prefers sun.

Mature height: 2m

Additional information

Weight 5.00 g
Genus

Pinus

Size

Mini Seed Pack (approx 25 seeds), Seed Pack (approx 460 seeds)

Family

Pinaceae

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

tree

Evergreen

evergreen