Pinus mugo 'Carstens Wintergold' - 15-20 CM C5

Description
The Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten´s Wintergold' (Pinus mugo) is a shrub that grows densely and compactly and usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and a width of around 6 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green colour. They turn a beautiful golden yellow colour in winter. Decorative brown-yellow cones adorn Pinus mugo 'Carsten´s Wintergold' from October. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers a sunny to semi-shady location. The Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten´s Wintergold' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus montana, Pinus montana var. arborea, Pinus mugo 'Carsten'.

Bulletpoints
* very decorative * light yellow shoots * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
Very decorative. The Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten´s Wintergold' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green. Light yellow shoots. With its golden yellow foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten´s Wintergold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten´s Wintergold' is a dense and compact growing shrub with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 6 - 7 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten´s Wintergold' sets beautiful accents together with: Prunus, common privet.

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The conical, brown-yellow cones of Pinus mugo 'Carsten´s Wintergold' appear from October. The young cones have a pinkish-red colour.

Use
Solitary, rock garden

Root
Pinus mugo 'Carsten´s Wintergold' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots close to the surface.