Pinus Wintergold

Pinus mugo 'Wintergold' is a dwarf conifer highly valued for its spectacular color in winter, being an excellent choice for decorative gardens and modern landscaping.

 General characteristics

• Type: dwarf mountain pine

• Port: compact, rounded, slightly irregular

• Dimensions at maturity:
  ▸ height: 0.6–0.8 m
  ▸ width: 1–1.2 m

• Growth: slow

 Color

• Spring–summer: intense green

• Autumn-winter: bright golden yellow (more intense in full sun and at low temperatures)

 Culture requirements

• Exposure: full sun (essential for golden coloring)

• Soil: well drained; sandy, stony or slightly acidic

• Watering: moderate; drought resistant after establishment

• Cold resistance: very good (–30 °C)

 Maintenance

• does not require regular trimming

• they can be shortened young shoots (candles) spring for a denser form

• very resistant to diseases and pests

 Use in landscaping

• alpine gardens and rockeries

• Japanese gardens

• borders and solitary plantings

• decorative containers

• color contrasts in the cold season