code: 5044
A perfect smaller sized evergreen for small yards.Needles are dark green and medium in length. Cones are produced at an early age. Holds good green color all year.
Hardy to -40°F This perfectly formed Christmas tree shaped tree displays an exceptionally good habit and the tough constitution of other mugos. Believed to be the first single-stem tree form of mugo pine to be commercially produced and distributed, it was selected from hundreds of seedlings in the trial beds of McCrory Gardens at South Dakota State University. The needles are longer, in proportion to its larger size. Foliage is rich green with a hint of gray/blue, even during winter. Highly adaptable to a wide range of environmental and climatic conditions and very hardy. The original plant reached 10 to 11-feet tall and 6-feet wide after 25 years.
Maximum Elevation: 8,500 Feet
Cold Hardy to -40°F
Landscape Attributes
Tannenbaum Mugo Pine is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Tannenbaum Mugo Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Tannenbaum Mugo Pine will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn’t necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Information:
Mature Size (generic) : TREE (10-20′ Tall) • Average WIdth
USDA Hardiness Zone : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Moderate
Light Needs : Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Full Sun
Growth Rate : Slow
Mature Height : 10-13 ft.
Mature Width : 5-7 ft.
Name : Tannenbaum Mugho Pine (semi-dwarf)
