looking for advice re mugho pine variety

philosopher 22 years ago

Hi All--

I saw the most beautiful mugho pine today & wondered whether anyone either knew the variety or could refer me to an expert who could help. It was a large, low-set (3'), spreading variety, with almost a rambling habit. The most striking feature was its jet black branches--they contrasted beautifully with the needles. I may be mistaken, but there were also beautiful red cones.

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Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

philosopher

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derryl 22 years ago

HI Muhgo Pines don't have black branches. Their cones are brown. derryl

Hi All--

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philosopher 22 years ago

Could it have been a dwarf Austrian pine? I swear the branches were black as can be--strikingly different from the typical mugho pine. The cones were reddish and diamond-shaped. I really want to get a hold of this cultivar. Any help? Thanks! philosopher

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Gardñ 22 years ago

"philosopher" in news:35eoc.3801$ snipped-for-privacy@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com:

sounds very distintive. thre are zillions of dwarfed conifers. maybe you could ask the owner for info? (and report back here? :) )

they contrasted beautifully with the needles. I may be

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eclectic 22 years ago

Is it possible that you saw Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine). Like mugho pines, these are two leaved, and can look similar if consistently pruned - no red cones though. One of the more compact forms is Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead':

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eclectic 22 years ago

Sorry. Even if those with dark-grey branches were wet, they wouldn't be "jet black" would they?

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