Mountain Pine
Pinus uncinata
- Native to:
- Austria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
Didier Descouens,Joan Simon,Joan Simon (www.flickr.com) from Barcelona, España,GT1976,GT1976,Steinsplitter,,Bucegi_Mountains_-_Near_Sinaia_-_Romania.JPG : Adam Jones Adam63 derivative work: MPF ( talk ),USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND.,Didier Descouens,Crusier,Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- Pinus uncinata
- USDA Symbol:
- PIUN4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Thick bark provides some fire resistance in mature trees. Resprouts poorly; relies on seed regeneration post-fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in mountainous regions with poor soil
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Cold stratification improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best at temperatures between 15-20°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI