Add four-season interest to your landscape with the Carsten’s Gold Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo ‘Carsten’s’), a compact evergreen known for its dramatic winter display. While its short, dense needles are green through spring and summer, they transform into a rich golden-yellow as temperatures drop—making this dwarf pine a true standout in snowy gardens and winter landscapes.
Grown in a 1-gallon root maker pot.
Sun: Full sun for best color
Soil: Well-drained
Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 3-7
Size: 2-3' h x 2-3' w
Habit: Dwarf, Dense, compact, rounded
Needles turn brilliant gold in cold weather
*PLEASE NOTE: We are a licensed nursery in the state of Nebraska. Due to current shipping restrictions, we can ship to all 50 states except for Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.
Planting and care instructions will be included with your plant. We ship when weather conditions are safe, typically from mid-March through mid-June and mid-August through mid-November.
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Processing time
1-10 business days
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Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Care instructions
Planting and care instructions will be included with your plant.
Are you a licensed nursery?
Yes, we are licensed in the state of Nebraska, and our nursery stock is inspected by the state of Nebraska.
Do you have any shipping restrictions
We ship to all U.S. states except Hawaii and do not ship to U.S. territories. Seasonal Japanese Beetle regulations may temporarily restrict shipping to certain states. If restrictions apply to your location, we’ll contact you before shipping and provide options. 🌲