Pinus mugo
'Carsten'
Carsten Mugo Pine
Family |
Pinaceae |
Genus |
Pinus |
Species |
mugo |
Cultivar |
'Carsten' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
1a - 6a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
0a - 6b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-51 - (-21)C |
Temperature (°F) |
-60 - (-5)F |
Height |
50-60 cm |
Spread |
60-75 cm |
Cultivation |
Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. |
Shape |
Prostrate to mounding. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Colour Description |
Short needles are light green in spring and summer then turn to rich gold in winter. Cold climates will produce a more intense colour. |