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Pinus mugo 'Benjamin'

Pinus mugo 'Benjamin'

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, rounded cushion-shaped globular conifer, with mid-green needles. Upright cones are g,reen turning brown late summer-autumn. An ideal conifer for pots and containers.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

May be attacked by adelgids, conifer aphids, pine sawflies and pine shoot moth

Diseases

May be susceptible to pine needle cast

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years