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Also Known As

  • Color Island Mugo Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

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Pinus mugo 'Color Island' plant details

Pinus mugo 'Color Island' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus mugo 'Color Island'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo 'Color Island'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark-green needles have golden-yellow "islands" at the tips. A delightful new, colorful selection from Artur Maj of Poland.

Gardening facts about Pinus mugo 'Color Island' plant

How to Grow Pinus mugo 'Color Island'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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