Photo of Pinus mugo 'Lemon' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Pinus mugo 'Lemon'

Also Known As

  • Pinus mugo 'Lemon Yellow'
  • Lemon Yellow Dwarf Mountain Pine
  • Lemon Yellow Mugo Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

Pinus mugo 'Lemon' plant details

Pinus mugo 'Lemon' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus mugo 'Lemon'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo 'Lemon'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lemon-yellow foliage persists throughout the year on this flat, compact & spreading pine.
With the cooler days of autumn, the needles of this pine transform into a zesty lemon gold that shouts out over the subdued winter landscape.

Gardening facts about Pinus mugo 'Lemon' plant

How to Grow Pinus mugo 'Lemon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
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