Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'

Common name: dwarf mountain pine

Description: A dwarf, slow-growing conifer forming a dense, rounded cushion of short needles that are fresh green through spring and summer, transforming to a striking golden-yellow as the weather cools. This seasonal colour change makes it a real standout in the winter garden, and it needs virtually no attention to keep its neat shape.

Other benefits: low maintenance, no pruning required, outstanding winter colour, drought tolerant once established

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.7m x 1m

Position: full sun for best colour

Soil pH: neutral; tolerant of a wide range including chalky soils

Moisture: well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -20°C