Pinus Mugho Big Tuna

Big Tuna Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo ‘Big Tuna’
Big Tuna Mugo Pine is an upright, bushy selection with a sturdy framework of several stems. Medium-length dark green needles give it a bold texture, and resinous buds stand out in winter.

This is a substantial mugo rather than a miniature cushion. It fits a generous border or specimen position where its height and dense branching can develop freely.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water the root zone during establishment and leave room for the branches to develop. A site with cool summers generally suits this pine better than prolonged hot, humid conditions.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 6 ft; larger with age
• Height: 10 ft; larger with age
These are planning estimates for an established garden plant, commonly reached in 10–25 years, rather than final mature limits.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 2; local summer conditions also affect suitability.

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Border
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

10 ft+

Width

6 ft+

Hardiness zones

2–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Multi Stem

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No