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    Pinus uncinata

    Also Known As

    • Pinus mugo rostrata
    • Mountain Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-60'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Pinus uncinata plant details

    Pinus uncinata is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus uncinata

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus uncinata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?A splendid dense, bushy, broadly conical tree? (Hillier); needles and density similar to P. mugo but more tree-like (to 75'). S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Pinus uncinata plant

    How to Grow Pinus uncinata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
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