Shrub
Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo
Features
Evergreen foliage (needles).
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; prefers a moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate dry soils; tolerant of alkaline soil.
Cultivars
- 'Mops' - 3 feet tall, dark green needles; variety mugo- about 8 feet tall.
- variety pumilio- Low growing, like a ground cover, but spreading up to 10 feet wide.
Mature Height
15-20 Feet
(Variable; the species can grow 15-20 feet tall; several cultivars are much shorter.)
Size
Small
Medium
Large
Mature Width
0 Feet
(Variable; the species can grow to 20 feet wide or more; several cultivars are much more narrow.)
Mature Form
Variable, but often broad speading
Native To:
Europe
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Uses
Foundation
Massing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Insect Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Sawflies and scale are common problems.
Additional Notes
Proper selection of cultivars is key to obtaining a plant that will maintain a true shrub size.
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