Pinus mugo 'Carstens' ('Carstens Wintergold')

Description: This item is grown and shipped in a standard trade #1 Container. The height of our potted plants may vary depending on their age and growth rate, so the actual size of the plant you receive might differ slightly from what is shown. For more details, please refer to our plant size policy on our store page. Pinus mugo 'Carstens', also known as Carstens Wintergold, is a captivating dwarf Mugo Pine that offers year-round beauty, with a particularly striking transformation during the winter months. This slow-growing conifer is prized for its brilliant golden-yellow winter foliage, which rivals the color of the famed Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine. Discovered by Erwin Carstens in Germany in the early 1980s, this variety has since gained recognition for its outstanding winter color and hardiness, earning the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit in 2012. Carstens grows very slowly, adding just 2-3 inches per year, and typically reaches a height and spread of 18-24 inches over 10 years. Its dense, globe-shaped mound of needles starts the growing season as a medium green, but as temperatures drop, the foliage turns a rich golden-yellow, intensifying to a golden orange in colder climates. This color transformation makes it a standout in the winter landscape, providing a warm, glowing contrast to the often dull winter garden. This Mugo Pine thrives in full sun, where it develops its most vibrant winter color. It is well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 2-8 and is highly adaptable to various soil types, including acidic or alkaline loam, sand, or clay, as long as the soil is well-draining. During the first season, regular watering is essential to help establish its root system, with less frequent watering needed once established, except during prolonged dry periods. For container-grown plants, more frequent watering is necessary to prevent the soil from drying out. Carstens Wintergold is a versatile and easy-care plant, perfect for small spaces, rock gardens, conifer groupings, foundation plantings, and urban or Asian gardens. Its compact size and year-round appeal make it an excellent choice for containers placed in sunny spots. In the landscape, it pairs beautifully with other evergreens like holly, winterberry, juniper, and arborvitae, as well as flowering shrubs and perennials like dogwood, Japanese maple, and peonies. Add Pinus mugo 'Carstens' to your garden to enjoy its stunning golden winter foliage and resilient nature, bringing year-round color and texture to your outdoor space.

Price: 44.99 USD

Location: Silverton, Oregon

End Time: 2024-09-30T09:15:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.99 USD