{"product_id":"pine-mountain-br","title":"Pine: 'Mountain' - 5Gal (Bl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eMountain Pine is a slow-growing, compact conifer native to the high mountains of Europe. It typically has a dense, conical to rounded crown with dark green, stiff needles that are usually 4–7 cm long and slightly hooked at the tips. The bark is rough and dark brown, developing deep fissures with age. This pine produces small, ovoid cones that are 4–7 cm long, maturing from green to brown and often persisting on the tree for several years. Its overall appearance is rugged yet graceful, making it suitable for ornamental planting, rock gardens, and windbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8 m (10–26 ft) in cultivated settings. \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 m (6–16 ft) wide. \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, approximately 10–20 cm per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2–5; fully cold-hardy, tolerates Regina’s cold winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential for strong growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during first 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally unnecessary; light application of balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eWinter protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e No special protection needed; hardy to Regina’s low temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bylands Nurseries Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888664391735,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/download_645ceb23-6ba4-4cc8-a684-cc22de144335.jpg?v=1767816617","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/pine-mountain-br","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}