Pinus mugo 'Benjamin' - 10-12 CM C3

Description
Decorative brown-yellow cones adorn Pinus mugo 'Benjamin' from October. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus montana, Pinus montana var. arborea.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Dwarf mountain pine 'Benjamin' is compact and spherical in structure and has a loose crown. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

fruit
The conical, brown-yellow cones of Pinus mugo 'Benjamin' appear from October. The young cones have a pinkish-red colour.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting

Root
Pinus mugo 'Benjamin' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.