Carsten's Wintergold mugo pine
Pinus mugo 'Carstens Wintergold'
USDA zones2 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Carsten's Wintergold' mugo pine (Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold') is a shrub for rock gardens, containers, borders, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. This slow grower has a broad habit and evergreen needles that tolerate drought and salt. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Birds visit the plant.
Pairs well with Emerald Pink moss phlox, Red fescue, and Globosa Colorado spruce.