Pinus mugo 'Humpy' (Humpy Mugo Pine)
Botanical Information
Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Pinus |
Species | mugo |
Cultivar | 'Humpy' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-15) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 5 |
Height | 50 - 80cm |
Spread | 50 - 150 cm |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A slow growing, dwarf mountain pine, Pinus mugo is a conifer that takes up to fifteen years to grow to just 50 to 80 cm in height and 50 to 150 cm in spread. However, it is a very attractive plant and useful for ground cover, making it suitable for the patient gardner or landscaper. |
Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |