Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Broccoli
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
ब्रोकली
In German
Bergkiefer
Brokkoli
In French
Pinus mugo
Brocoli
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
Brócoli
In Greek
Mugo Pine
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
brócolis
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
brokuły
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Brocoli
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Broccoli
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Mugo Pine and Broccoli Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Broccoli are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mugo Pine and Broccoli
Care of Mugo Pine and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.