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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
By: Conifer Kingdom
Garden photo gallery of Pinus mugo 'Lemon'
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
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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