Pinus mugo

Origin: Central and south Europe

Family: Pinaceae

English name: Mountain pine

French name: Pin de montagne

Italian name: Pino mugo o montano

Spanish name: Pino de montana

Description

This tree is native to the Alps, the Apennines, and the Carpathians. Its average height is less than 10 metres and it grows at higher altitudes than other conifers. It can also be found in the lowlands and is used in gardens as a decorative tree.