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Pinus mugo ‘Amber Gold’

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A dwarf form of Pinus mugo, ‘Amber Gold’ a variety that is distinguished by the foliage. In summer it a good green, is colder climates in winter the needles turn a very attractive golden yellow.

Landscaping uses.

Excellent in a container and also widely used to add winter colour to the garden. This is a plant that would grow well in a rock garden and could also be used as a low growing feature plant either side of an entrance or pathway.

Care

Best grown in a position where it is exposed to the cold of winter if you want the colour.

  • Plant in a humus rich soil in full sun to a little afternoon shade.
  • Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser and water through he first two summers.
  • Mulch lightly to maintain a cool root run.
  • A little general purpose slow release fertiliser in spring should be adequate.

This is a plant that requires little to no pruning to maintain a compact rounded shape.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Pinus mugo ‘Amber Gold’
  • Common Name – Pinus ‘Amber Gold’, Dwarf golden mugo Pine.
  • Position – Full sun
  • Soil – Humus rich moist and free draining.
  • Height – To 2 metres, however only .5 – .7 metres in the first 10 – 15 years.
  • Spread – Similar to height.
  • Growth rate – Slow
  • Frost tolerant – Yes
  • Drought tolerant – Medium

Pinus mugo ‘Amber Gold’ is available for sale from the following nurseries


YAMINA COLLECTORS NURSERY
YAMINA COLLECTORS NURSERY - phone (03) 9756 6335 
'Justly famous for rare and unusual plants' Don Teese
34 Mt Pleasant Rd Monbulk VIC 3793 
www.yaminacollectorsnursery.com.au
CONIFER GARDENS NURSERY
CONIFER GARDENS NURSERY
CNR Sherbrooke & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds Ferny Creek. VIC 3786
Conifers, Magnolias, Maples, Dogwoods and Buxus.
www.conifer.com.au

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