Foliage
Bud
Cone
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Pinaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Pinus |
| Species | mugo |
| Common Name | mugo pine |
| iTree Code | PIMU80 |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub or tree: often small rounded shrub or irregular, multi-stemmed |
|---|---|
| Height | 20 feet |
| Spread | 25 feet |
| Deciduous | No |
Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green, 1-2" long | Leaf Type
 |
Needle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 2 | ||
| Bark | gray-brown with irregular scales | ||
| Bud | small with reddish brown scales | Bud Arrangement
|
None |
| Twig | green/gray when young; then brown/gray with scars from pervious needle attachment | ||
| Flower | male and female on same tree (monoecious) | ||
| Fruit | cones: erect or pendulous on branches; solitary or in groups of 3-4; 1-2", slightly "egg" shaped | ||
| Fall Color | green | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2a | Min | 5.0 | Soil | High |
| Max | 7a | Max | 8.5 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Intolerant | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Europe |
| More Information | Visit External Site |