Pinus mugo 'PICOBELLO' dwarf mountain pine
size/type
small shrub,small shrub
usual height
0,5-1m
usual width
0,5-1m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Many dwarf mountain pines are so similar which makes telling the variety most difficult. Not in this case. Picobello mountain pine was selected by K.Dierks from Bad Zwischenahn, Germany, in 1982, and is not only handsome but also different from others. It makes short new shoots with about 4 cm long, dark green, glossy needles that are tightly congested around the branches forming a rounded cylinder. New growths on older plants look like emerald tufts at the branch tips. Picobello is a slow grower and makes dense, rounded shrubs. It can be pruned or clipped in mid spring by cutting or removing new shoots.This pine, thanks to its bright colour in winter, will look great in combination with evergreen shrubs with dark green leaves or needles because especially in winter it will make a stunning contrast. Dwarf pines are ideal for larger rockeries, containers on patios, and look great when surrounded by white sand or pebbles. Pines need full sun and well-drained soil that will not be too alkaline, no fertilizing required. Fully hardy to about -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 31-01-2019
