Pinus mugo 'Winter Gold'
dwarf mountain pine 'Winter Gold'
A low-growing, spreading or dome-shaped coniferous shrub to 1.5m high and 2m wide. Slightly twisted, needle-like leaves are borne in pairs and new growth emerges in spring bright green before turning golden-yellow during winter
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | |||
| Winter | Yellow Gold |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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