Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Bergkiefer
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Pinus mugo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Mugo Pine
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak
Care of Mugo Pine and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.