Swiss Stone - Mountain Pine

BASSWOOD, Canada

Can anyone tell me the difference between a Swiss Stone Pine and a Mountain Pine? I contacted a local nursery, and the manager said he couldn't help, and the internet doesn't say anything about a Mountain Pine.

Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

Mountain Pine = Pinus mugo. Needles in pairs.
Swiss Stone Pine = Pinus cembra. Needles in 5s.

Very surprised that you found "the internet doesn't say anything about a Mountain Pine" - here's just a couple of links to start with:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Pine
http://www.conifers.org/pi/pin/mugo.htm

Resin

BASSWOOD, Canada

Thank-you for your help.

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