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Pinaceae

Dwarf Pine Flower

Pinus mugo

Longevity and steadfastness.

Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Pinus
Native to
Central and Southern Europe
Bloom season
Spring
Type
Evergreen coniferous shrub
Height
100-300 cm
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable
Water
Low to moderate
Hardiness
2-7
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • The male pollen cones produce enormous clouds of yellow pollen in spring.
  • Mugo pine essential oil has been used in traditional Alpine medicine for centuries.
  • It can grow at elevations up to 2,700 meters, clinging to rocky alpine slopes.
  • The resin was historically harvested for turpentine production in mountain communities.
  • Some specimens in the Alps are estimated to be over 1,000 years old.

Color meanings

0

Endurance

1

Constancy

2

Hope

Uses

  • Foundation planting
  • Rock gardens
  • Windbreaks
  • Alpine gardens