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Pinus mugo
'Jakobsen'
Jakobsen Mugo Pine
Origin: Native to Denmark.
Mike's
Opinion
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The Jakobsen Mugo Pine was created by Arne Vagn Jakobsen in the late 1980’s. This evergreen is slow growing as well as exceptionally low growing, thus making this shrub perfect for mass plantings. The shape of this evergreen is bun-shaped or clumpy looking, it actually reminds me of hedges you would see in anime or cartoon shows. This shrub is often multi-stemmed with relatively fine texture, and curved, dark green foliage that keeps its colour throughout the winter. This shrub stands out over other species of pines because it is a very hardy cultivar that can grow almost anywhere in the United States of America. The unique clumping effect of this tree's foliage allows you to visually see the thick light grey bark, that gives it a very antique look. This shrub is also very hardy as it has an extremely large root ball, making it a reliable evergreen. Under the right circumstances the Jakobsen Mugo Pine can live for 50 years or more.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Pinaceae |
| Genus |
| Pinus |
| Species |
| mugo |
| Cultivar |
| 'Jakobsen' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-40) - (-34) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-40) - (-30) |
| Height |
| 0.45 m |
| Spread |
| 0.6 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| The Pinus mugo ‘Jakobsen’ is a very hardy cultivar that is often used in garden borders because they are known for their low growing/slow growing characteristics. The foliage consists of short dark green needles that have a slight curve to them, as well the needles are tightly held together on the branches, giving this conifer a fine and dense texture. The bark is a unique grey, that can often be seen between branches. |
| Landscape |
| This dwarf pine is often used in in mass plantings and is also a perfect accent for low borders. Its small size is very useful in landscapes, and it is very low maintenance, keeping its shape well. This shrub is also low growing which can have many advantages. |
| Cultivation |
| This shrub prefers to be grown in full sun, with well drained soil. It is commonly known to be drought tolerate, thus making this shrub very hardy, and a great addition to a low water garden. |
| Shape |
| A multi-stemmed round shaped evergreen that grows extremely low to the ground, with clump like foliage that gives this conifer unique characteristics (that is often referred to as a natural bonsai look). |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| The easiest way to identify the ‘Jakobsen’ cultivar is to look for the smooth light grey bark, and the distinct lumpy foliage, and to pay attention to the height and how low the shrub is growing. You will notice the height will not be over 100cm, and the shrub will appear low growing. |
| Pests |
| Some pests this pine suffers from include Adelgids, Aphids, Pine shoot moth, Sawflies, etc. Pine needle cast can also cause problems for the plant. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Low spreading branches that have a smooth grey colour that pops out next to the dark green foliage. The branching structure gives this conifer an ancient look. You can slightly see through the foliage as the needles are quite dense. |
| Leaf Description |
| Short, fine textured needles with a dark green colour that grow upward and curve slightly creating the round shape of the shrub. These needles also keep their dark green colour throughout the winter seasons. |
| Fruit Description |
| Cones are not seen often on this cultivar, if they are the cones are a dark brown. |
| Colour Description |
| This evergreen has a dark but rich green colour that can make any garden pop. It also keeps its colour through the winter which gives it a great advantage in the landscape industry. |
| Texture Description |
| The texture of this evergreen is relatively soft and not as sharp or pointy as other species of pine. This shrub grows incredibly low to the ground, giving it a very dense look. |
| Propagation |
| This pine can be propagated by cuttings; you want to cut 3-4 in length. Cuttings should be taken during the dormant stage, rooting hormone should be added for better results. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| The Pinus mugo ‘Jakobsen’ can be used for a variety of uses such as low borders, ground cover, specimen plantings, etc. This pine is incredibly unique as it has a natural bonsai shape and smooth grey bark that makes it quite easy to identify. This shrub is also edible and can used for many different purposes. |
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