Pinus mugo ssp. rostrata mountain pine
size/type
taller shrub,taller shrub
usual height
3-4m
usual width
2-3m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
2 (down to -45°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Pine trees are superb trees which grow in a wide climate scale - from cold northern countries to hot coastal sites. They are probably most beautiful in their natural environment.
Description of the plant:
This pine is a subspecies of two-needle mountain pine. It has upright, compact growth and is ideal for small-sized gardens as it grows max. 4m tall and 3m wide. Rostrata is a selection of mountain pine with one great difference – it has a central leader which makes that neat, symmetrical, tree-like shape. It grows slowly and forms a dense shrub. Its origin is not clear, it is probably a natural cross between pinus uncinata and pinus mugo. Unlike uncinata it needs well drained soil, plenty of sunshine and is lime-tolerant. Fully hardy to approx. -45°C (USDA zone 2).
Last update 03-12-2008.
