Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
North America
Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-7
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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?
Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
-
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
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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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Bergkiefer
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Pinus mugo
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
Mugo Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Mugo Pine and Juniperus scopulorum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.