Pinus mugo 'Golden Glow'

Common name
Dwarf Mountain Pine

Family
Pinaceae

Genus
Pinus is the largest group of conifers in the world, one hundred and thirteen species all evergreen trees or shrubs. It is almost an entirely northern hemisphere genus. There is no fossil record in the southern hemisphere and only one species just crosses the equator in northern Sumatra. Pinus species have attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of two, three or five; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years.

Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery and brightening up the winter garden, Pinus mugo ‘Golden Glow’ is a bushy, evergreen, coniferous shrub with slender yellow-green leaves. In autumn its foliage turns bright yellow and in winter it bears orange buds. 

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green/yellow needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 0.5 - 1m.
Ultimate Spread: 1 - 2.5m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: Perfect for rock gardens.