Pinus mugo 'Ophir' - 12-15 CM C3

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

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

Bulletpoints
* very decorative * easy to care for * urban climate resistant, wind resistant

Leaves
Very decorative.

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

Growth habit
Dwarf mountain pine 'Ophir' is compact and spherical in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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 watering is less frequent but thorough and penetrating, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

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

Use
Solitary, small/front garden

Root
Pinus mugo 'Ophir' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots close to the surface.