Hyland Guard® Mountain Pine - Pinus uncinata 'GuarDak'

A unique upright narrow pyramidal evergreen conifer that will reach a mature height that is taller than the currently available upright Mugo pine (Pinus mugo) cultivars. It originated from a population of Pinus uncinata collected from the Hrubý Jeseník mountain range of Eastern Sudetes in the northern Moravia region near the village of Rejvíz of the Czech Republic.

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Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zone 3 to 7

Mature Size:
Height: 26 to 28'
Spread: 6 to 8'

Form (Shape):
Upright, narrow pyramidal habit

Growth Rate:
Slow to Medium

Foliage:
Evergreen, forest green colored needles year-round persisting for five or more years. 1 to 2” long in pairs.

Texture:
Medium

Flower:
Monoecious, non-ornamental

Fruit:
1 to 2” ovoid cone, grayish black at maturity

Light Preferences:
Full sun to partial shade

Soil Preferences:
Well drained soils, pH adaptable and tolerant of higher pH soils. Tolerates clay and high calcareous soils.

Propagation:
Side grafting onto upright Pinus mugo seedlings or other compatible pine species.

Ornamental Attributes:
This cultivar is an excellent choice for a taller vertical evergreen accent. Resistant to needle-burn.

Landscape Attributes:
Drought tolerant. Part-shade tolerant. Would make an excellent evergreen screen in part shade conditions.

Comments:
Faster growing than standard mugo pine because of its mature height.

Patent Status:

  • U.S. Trademark registered - Hyland Guard®
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