Pinus mugo 'Humpy' (Humpy Mugo Pine)


Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusPinus
Speciesmugo
Cultivar'Humpy'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 5
Height50 - 80cm
Spread50 - 150 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA 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 SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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