Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
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Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
PINUS mugo
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
Mandarin
Mugo Pine
In German
Mandarin
Bergkiefer
In French
mandarin
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
mandarín
Pinus mugo
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
tangerina
Pinus mugo
In Polish
Mandarynka
Kosodrzewina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mandarin and Mugo Pine
Season and care of Mandarin and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Mugo Pine Physical Information
Mandarin and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Mugo Pine are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mandarin and Mugo Pine
Care of Mandarin and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin 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.