Botanical Name: Pinus mugo 'Big Tuna'
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Common Name: Big Tuna Mugo Pine  
Plant photo of: Pinus mugo 'Big Tuna'
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Intermittent

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A rugged and hardy multi-stemmed pine with dense dark green foliage. 'Big Tuna' is compact, but not a dwarf, and grows slowly to about 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, with an upright, though bushy habit. Useful as a hedge or screen, or used as an accent plant. Buds are showy during cold winter months and stand out distinctly against dark green foliage. Evergreen. This may be the best plant name out there, and is worth growing just to have 'Big Tuna' in the landscape.