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    Pinus mugo 'Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Aurea Mugo Pine
    • Aurea Swiss Mountain Pine
    • Dwarf Golden Mountain Pine
    • Gold Mugo Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

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    Pinus mugo 'Aurea' plant details

    Pinus mugo 'Aurea' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus mugo 'Aurea'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pinus mugo ' Aurea ' Gold Mugo Pine Dwarf Golden Mountain Pine or Mugo Pine. Needles are yellow turning to green yellow in summer. Needles have the best color in winter. Listed by Iseli Nursery around 1982.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus mugo 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Pinus mugo 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • 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
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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
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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
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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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