Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
South America, Brazil
Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-12
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
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
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
Tabebuia
In German
Bergkiefer
Tabebuia
In French
Pinus mugo
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
Tabebuia
In Greek
Mugo Pine
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
Tabebuia
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
Tabebuia
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Tabebuia
Family
Pinaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Tabebuia
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mugo Pine and Tabebuia Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Tabebuia are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mugo Pine and Tabebuia
Care of Mugo Pine and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.