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    Pinus mugo

    Also Known As

    • Pinus mugo 'Mughus'
    • Pinus mugo sp. mughus
    • Pinus mugo var. 'Mughas'
    • Pinus mugo var. mugo
    • Dwarf Mountain Pine
    • Dwarf Mugo Pine
    • Dwarf Swiss Pine
    • Mughus Mugo Pine
    • Mugo Pine
    • Swiss Mountain Pine

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 5'-8'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Pinus mugo plant details

    Pinus mugo is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus mugo

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Uses: bare root shipping available, bonsai, container plant, edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Dwarf Swiss Pine, more commonly known as the Mugo Pine, is one of the shortest naturally growing pines in the world and the Mughus subspecies will typically grow to only five or six feet tall. Rather than growing upright they form a round ball, which can be enhanced with regular pruning to form a perfectly spherical pine. Mugo Pines are extremely popular in Japanese gardens, rock gardens, and small landscapes as well as for bonsai. The needles are short and the trees produce plenty of short, pliable branches.

    Mugo Pines are one of the most cold hardy plants, rated to -50 degrees, but are also thrive in hot landscapes. They prefer well drained soil and full sun.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    This evergreen conifer is an outstanding addition to any landscape with its year-round, rich green needle color. Low-growing and low maintenance globose growth habit make a nice plant for areas such as a rock garden, front border, or near a water feature. Growth Rate slow, 3-6" annually

    By: Garden World

    Compact flattened-globe form. Light green needles. Good in containers or rock garden. USDA zones 2-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Mugo pine is an excellent landscape plant useful in many areas. In its taller forms, it is a small tree. In its lower forms, it can be a ground cover with a low 'bun shape' and soft appearance. Quite versatile, as it will thrive in many situations. The forms we offer are generally the smaller types. It adapts well to shearing in the spring to keep the lower forms very flat. All will do well in Zone 9 and even Zone 10 of California (though not in desert heat), but possibly not as well in the Southeast.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus mugo plant

    How to Grow Pinus mugo

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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