Green Candle Mugo Pine
Green Candle Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo 'Green Candle')
Green Candle Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo 'Green Candle') is an upright, narrow-growing selection known for its tight, columnar habit and prominent spring candle growth. With its deep green needles and slow, vertical development, this unique cultivar brings architectural interest to small gardens, entryways, and formal plantings. Its distinctive candle-like new growth adds seasonal dimension to its compact structure.
Distinctive Features
'Green Candle' features dark green needles and a strongly upright branching pattern that creates a tall, slender silhouette. In spring, it produces striking, upright candles that are longer and more prominent than typical mugo pines, enhancing the plant�s ornamental appeal. Over time, it develops into a narrow column with a full, uniform texture, reaching around 4 to 6 feet tall in 10 years with minimal spread.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Vertical accent in small or narrow gardens
- Foundation plantings and entryways
- Formal borders and conifer gardens
- Container plantings with vertical interest
- Low-maintenance evergreen screen
Low Maintenance Care
- Requires no pruning to maintain shape
- Water regularly during the first two seasons
- Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
- Fertilize in spring if needed for vigor
- Cold-hardy and wind-tolerant
Why Choose Green Candle Mugo Pine
- Unique upright form fits tight spaces
- Striking spring candle growth adds seasonal interest
- Dense foliage provides year-round texture and structure
- Low-maintenance and adaptable to various soils
- Offers a vertical evergreen focal point with strong visual presence
Green Candle Mugo Pine stands out with its candle-like spring growth and slender silhouette, offering a dependable evergreen focal point for gardens where vertical form and year-round appeal are desired.
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