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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Pine - Mountain (Pinus Mugo).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Pine - Mountain (Pinus Mugo) Pine - Mountain (Pinus Mugo)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Native to central Europe. Thrives in harsh conditions. Becomes "bushy" in better conditions. Has upright needles, growing in pairs. Bark is a craggy, dark brown. Has some interesting dwarf varieties (Gnon and Mops). STYLE : Suited to all styles - except broom. Dwarf varieties particularly suited to "clasped-to-rock" style. WARNING : Protect from severe frost and freezing winds. Care Info REPOT : Every 3-5 years in mid spring or late summer. SOIL : Free draining soil : 30:70 grit:organic. Can be grown in even coarser mix. PRUNE : Branch prune in autumn or winter. PINCH : Pinch back overgrown shoots and prune back long primary shoots during growing season. WATER : Water to keep soil moist in growing season, sparingly in winter. benefits from water spray in warmer weather. FEED : Monthly during growing season. A low nitrogen feed in late winter provides a boost to spring growth. WARNING : Protect from severe frost and freezing winds.

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