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- So effortlessly cut your mountain pine into shape
- The best time is in the spring
- Tips for the ideal cut
- Tips
The mountain pine grows very slowly and therefore does not need to be cut every year
So effortlessly cut your mountain pine into shape
The mountain pine impressively proves its status as indestructible coniferous wood, not least in terms of pruning. Keeping a Pinus mugo in shape with the pair of scissors is not a challenge even for inexperienced hobby gardeners. Read here when and how to properly cut the rugged mountain pine.
The best time is in the spring
With a growth rate of leisurely 5 to 15 cm, the mountain pine does not require a pruning every year. In order to keep the tree compact and to motivate a bushy habit, the scissors should be used at least every 2 to 3 years. The best time for this action is during the months of May and June, in overcast weather.
Tips for the ideal cut
Although a mountain pine is easy to cut, initial errors only grow out very slowly. Adhere to our tips for the professional cut, your Pinus mugo presented at any time peeled like an egg:
The high cutting tolerance of a mountain pine also allows a deeper pruning by up to two-thirds. This is often necessary when the wood grows on a tomb or in the bucket. If you want a faster growth, with a dense, bushy appearance at the same time, shorten the candles by only one third in early summer.
Tips
The mountain pine grows in almost all locations, where it deepens with its powerful root system in the soil. Specifically, this property qualifies the Pioniergehölz to stabilize slopes and slopes and greening in the same train decorative. The variety Humpy fulfills this task with flying colors, as it exceeds its height by a maximum of 50 cm in width by more than double.