Mugo Pine vs Red Pine - TreeTime.ca

Mugo Pine vs Red Pine

Pinus mugo

Pinus resinosa

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Mugo Pine
Red Pine

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.

Red Pine is a large evergreen with an open, rounded crown and red bark when mature. This long-lived tree thrives in well-drained soils. Red Pine makes an attractive landscaping tree for larger properties.

Mugo Pine Quick Facts

Red Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: mountain pine, swiss mountain pine