Pinus mugo Turra. var. pumilio Zen

Fully-hardy dwarf form of Pinus mugo, often prostrate, with scaly grey bark, well-spaced leaves, to 8cm long, and conical, dark brown female cones, to 6cm long.  To 2m.  [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Probably an old garden plant.  Pinus pumilio is listed in both Johnson’s and Paxton’s Dictionary.  Jacq. IPR pl.193/1781-93 as Pinus mughus Scop.

History at Camden Park

Listed only in the 1843 catalogue.

Notes

Published Jul 24, 2009 - 03:49 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 03:25 PM

Figured are shoots with leaves and mature and immature cones. Jacq. IPR pl.193, 1781-93.

Pinus mugo Turra. var. pumilio Zen | Jacq. IPR pl.193/1781-93 as Pinus mughus Scop. | BHL

More details about Pinus mugo Turra. var. pumilio Zen
Family Pinaceae
Category
Region of origin

Central and south eastern Europe
Synonyms
  • Pinus pumilio Haenke
  • Pinus mughus Scop.
  • Pinus montana Mill.
Common Name

Dwarf mountain pine
Name in the Camden Park Record

Pinus pumilio 
Confidence level high