Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
-
Other Uses
-
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
PINUS mugo
Common Name
Rocky Mountain juniper
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
Juniperus scopulorum
Mugo Pine
In German
Juniperus scopulorum
Bergkiefer
In French
Juniperus scopulorum
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
Juniperus scopulorum
Pinus mugo
In Greek
Juniperus scopulorum
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
Juniperus scopulorum
Pinus mugo
In Polish
Juniperus scopulorum
Kosodrzewina
In Latin
Juniperus scopulorum
Mugo Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine
Season and care of Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine Physical Information
Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine are as follows:
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniperus scopulorum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.