= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Pinus mugo 'Big Tuna'
low
NA
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12 to 15 ft.
10 to 12 ft.
No
Europe
sun
USDA zones 2-7
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Big tuna mugo is a small, slow-growing evergreen tree. It has long, dark green needles that give the plant a bushy appearance.
The branches grow in an upright manner, putting on about 3 inches of new growth each year. It is an unique, upright evergreen with an adaptable and hardy nature. It is a great choice for small spaces, but may need to be special ordered from a plant nursery.
There is a beautiful specimen of big tuna mugo pine growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It is a slow-growing, dwarf tree with beautiful, long needles. It is a good choice for an unique, small evergreen.
Prune when young to create a healthy, well-shaped specimen tree. No other maintenance required.
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