Big Tuna Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo 'Big Tuna'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub

Plant Family: Pinaceae

Plant Description: Medium to large rounded to spreading evergreen shrub. Spreading branches are scaly and gray. Dark green needles are born in pairs up to three inches long. Bears dark brown female cones. May require some pruning to shape, simply prune the new growth or "candles." Tolerant of drought and many soil types.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen

Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Video: Pruning Evergreen Shrubs - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 4-6' wide

Utah Native: No

Nativar: No

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: No

Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant

Evergreen: Yes

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green

Erosion Control: No

Ground Cover: No

Foodscape: No

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Salt Tolerant: Unknown

Deer Tolerant: Yes

Garden Location:

Planting Path
- Turf Alternatives

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