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    • Photo of Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus contorta 'Mt. Hood Marble'
    • Pinus mugo 'Mt. Hood Marble'
    • Mt. Hood Marble Lodge Pole Pine
    • Mt. Hood Marble Mugo Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble' plant details

    Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This dwarf, rounded, variegated plant was found by Bill Barger and Dennis Lee in Oregon. Its remarkable cream-variegation is generously splashed throughout the plant, with dark-green foliage setting it off. Possibly actually a variety of Pinus mugo

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Pinus contorta 'Mt. Hood Marble' - Tree was found during the walk of the alpines at the ACS national meeting in Oregon in 1999. A variegated and dwarf form of Lodge Pole Pine, grows 3-4 inches a year.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Plant was found during the walk of the alpines at the ACS national meeting in Oregon in 1999. Brought back to the nursery by Bill Barger and `Dennis the Menis', a variegated form of Lodge Pole Pine. Plant grows 3-4 inches a year.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble' plant

    How to Grow Pinus contorta 'Mount Hood Marble'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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