Pinus mugo
'Humpy'
Humpy Mugo Pine
Family |
Pinaceae |
Genus |
Pinus |
Species |
mugo |
Cultivar |
'Humpy' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
1a - 6b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-40 - (-15) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 5 |
Height |
50 - 80cm |
Spread |
50 - 150 cm |
General Description |
A slow growing, dwarf mountain pine, Pinus mugo is a conifer that takes up to fifteen years to grow to just 50 to 80 cm in height and 50 to 150 cm in spread. However, it is a very attractive plant and useful for ground cover, making it suitable for the patient gardner or landscaper. |
Growth |
Slow |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |