Pinus mugo Humpy - Dwarf Mountain Pine
Pinus mugo Humpy - Dwarf Mountain Pine
Pinus mugo Humpy
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine, Mugo Pine
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Brigitte, 08/12/2020
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Pinus mugo 'Humpy' is a dwarf form of mountain pine with very slow growth. Over time, it forms a compact spreading ball up to 2m (7ft) in diameter, with dense branches covered in short, slightly prickly needles, of a lovely fir green colour. Unique, vibrant, and highly ornamental, it will find its place in borders, as a specimen plant, in rockeries, and will adapt well to container cultivation. This variety is particularly suitable for the art of bonsai. It is a very hardy conifer, not demanding, and does not require pruning. It is content with ordinary, not too dry soil, and a sunny position.
Pinus mugo, also known as the mountain pine, is an evergreen conifer in the family Pinaceae endemic to European mountains. It is found at the subalpine level, avoiding summer heat, from the Spanish sierras, through the high alpine and Pyrenean massifs, to the Balkans. It descends to an altitude of only 200m (656ft) in Central Europe. In the wild, it slowly reaches 3 to 4 metres (10 to 13 feet) in all directions, adopting a windswept silhouette that reflects its exposed habitat. It is a very hardy species, well adapted to mountain climates.
The 'Humpy' variety differs from the wild species in its smaller size, very compact rounded habit, and short and flexible needles. Its growth is very slow, about 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) per year. A 10-year-old specimen will not exceed 50cm (20in) in all directions. Eventually, it will form a bush 1m (3ft) tall and 2m (7ft) wide. Its rigid and short branches are covered in fine needles, 3 to 6cm (1 to 2in) long, arranged in pairs and forming brushes. The young shoots, highly decorative with their light red to pink colour, emerge in spring from light brown and resinous buds. The trunk has a grey-brown bark, while the branches show a shiny green colour, turning black.
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Pinus
mugo
Humpy
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Dwarf Mountain Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine, Mugo Pine
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Other Pinus - Pine
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The 'Humpy' Dwarf Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) can be planted from September to November and from February to June in well-drained, moist soil, even if it is slightly limestone or, on the contrary, peaty and acidic. It only fears excessively dry soils in summer and scorching temperatures. Choose a sunny spot or, at worst, partially shaded in hot climates. Soak the root balls thoroughly before planting. Optionally, add organic amendments during planting and water generously during the first years and in case of prolonged drought. You can apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and cultivate the soil in summer. This very hardy conifer (up to -30°C (1°F) at least) does not require pruning. However, you can accentuate its compact habit or keep it in very small proportions by annually pruning the branches by half their length, from September to November.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.