Pinus mugo 'Carstens Wintergold'
Common Name(s):
Carstens Wintergold Mugo pine
Mugo pine
Synonym:
Swiss Mountain pine
Flower:
No flower
Blooms :
to:
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Pinaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Green
3 needles per bundle spaced closely on branches
Fall Color?
YES
Needles turn golden-yellow in fall
Evergreen
Photo by:
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Winter foliage with gold tints
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Europe
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
2
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
NO
Height:
2-3'
Spread:
3-4'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Mountains of Europe
Soil:
Loamy well-drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Give a light, balanced slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring
Mulch:
Apply a 2-4" layer of wood chips, bark, or pine needles, alternatively gravel or stones can be used
Full sun, water during dry spells, well-drained sandy or loamy acidic to neutral soils, fertilize in spring, prune or candle in spring
Long Term:
Winter:
Full sun, lightly mulch
Spring:
Prune to remove dead or damaged branches, pinch candles by 1/2, minimal water, fertilize, check for pests
Summer:
Full sun, minimal water, excellent drainage, candle early summer if not done in spring
Fall:
Full sun, well-drained soil, very little pruning
General Care Comments:
Give full sun, excellent drainage, water during dry spells, candle or prune in late spring
Common Problems
Waterlogged soils
Diseases:
Dothistoma needle blight, brown spot, snow mold, Crown gall, Pine needle wilt, needle cast
Insects:
Pine needle scale. European sawflies, pine shoot moths, pine bark beetles , aphids, spider mites, mealybugs
Environmental Problems:
Excessive heat or cold
Pests:
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