Swiss Pine
Formats
True dwarf variety of Pinus mugo. Used in rockery gardens and to protect the soil from erosion.
Evergreen dwarf conifer up to 3m. Creeping shape. Dark-green acicules. Globe-like pine cones.
Use
Essential Oil, Bonsai, Erosion control, Gardening, Medicinal, Rock garden
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Flowering
| Flowering period | Winter |
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Botanical information
| Common name | PINUS MUGO subsp. MUGO - Swiss Pine |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 21 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Essential Oil, Bonsai, Erosion control, Gardening, Medicinal, Rock garden |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Mountain, Cool areas |
Planting & care
Direct sowing in Spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Requires loamy, light and neutral soils. Hardy and wind tolerant.
Used for ornamental as well as reforestation. This species produces an essential oil used in phytotherapy for respiratory problems.
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