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    • Photo of Pinus mugo 'Ophir' by Conifer Kingdom

    Photo by Conifer Kingdom

    Used with permission, all rights reserved.

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    Buy Pinus mugo 'Ophir'

    Also Known As

    • Ophir Mugo Pine
    • Ophir Swiss Stone Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Pinus mugo 'Ophir' plant details

    Pinus mugo 'Ophir' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus mugo 'Ophir'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold and green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo 'Ophir'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This golden pine got its name from the Biblical sea port, Ophir, known for its gold exports. A fascinating and unique name for a beautiful plant that really stands out-especially in winter.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Light green needles turn a bright gold in winter on this flat, globose form of Mountain pine. Growing 1-3 inches a year reaching 18 inches high x 24-30 inches wide in 10 years. Originated in Holland.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Gardening facts about Pinus mugo 'Ophir' plant

    How to Grow Pinus mugo 'Ophir'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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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