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Pinus mugo 'Winter Gold'

dwarf mountain pine 'Wintergold'

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A beautiful splash of golden foliage is always welcome, particularly during the darker months, and ‘Winter Gold’ excels as a slow-growing, compact conifer for city pots, contemporary gardens and of course Japanese-style gardens. Paired, twisted needles emerge bright green in spring before turning golden-yellow during winter. Wind and pollution tolerant, this dwarf mountain pine works well as an accent plant or to provide scale to other coniferous plantings.

How to care for Pinus mugo Winter Gold:

Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil, as dwarf mountain pine dislikes sitting in wet conditions. It's ideal for sandy, gravelly or loam soils.

Pruning is rarely required, as this slow-growing conifer naturally keeps its compact, rounded shape. Simply remove any dead, damaged or wayward branches, or pinch back the soft new 'candles' in late spring to maintain a dense habit. Avoid cutting into old wood, as it is unlikely to regrow.
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Slow growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

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