Mugo Pine vs Western White Pine - TreeTime.ca

Mugo Pine vs Western White Pine

Pinus monticola

Pinus mugo

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Western White Pine
Mugo Pine

The Western White Pine is long-long lived conifer that featuring a narrow, open, conical crown of horizontal branches with blue-green needles. It is native to the Pacific Northwest in the mountain region. As a timber species the Western White Pine is highly valued. This evergreen is similar to the Eastern White Pine, but has stiffer needles, the growth is more dense, and it tends to have larger cones.

The Mugo Pine is a smaller evergreen that is commonly seen in small city lots or up against houses or commercial buildings. Its slow growth allows for a long life without ever getting too large.

It is a very attractive tree that seldom gets the attention it deserves outside of professional landscapers. Mugo Pine is an extremely hardy, adaptable evergreen.

Western White Pine Quick Facts

Mugo Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: idaho white pine, mountain white pine, silver pine
Other Names: mountain pine, swiss mountain pine