Pinus mugo 'Gnom'

Also Known As

Pinus mugo 'Gnome'
Dwarf Mugo Pine
Gnom Mugo Pine
Gnom Swiss Mountain Pine
Gnome Dwarf Bosnian Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"-48"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

2a-7b

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Pinus mugo 'Gnom' plant details

Pinus mugo 'Gnom' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional 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 'Gnom'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo 'Gnom'

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very slow growing form of the Swiss mountain pine reaching only a foot high in 10 years. Densely packed dark green needles with silver candles make it a choice selection for the garden. Tolerant of a wide range of soils as long as there is good drainage. Drought tolerant when established. Also sold as P. m. 'Gnome'.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Slow-growing conifer with a very uniform and tight growth habit. Dark green needles form a globose mound, perfect for an accent or small space. Growth Rate slow, 3-6" annually

By: Garden World

Pinus mugo ' Gnom ' Dwarf Mugo Pine Dwarf Swiss Mountain Pine or Mugo Pine. One of the best mugo pines for dark green color and tight mounding growth. Good for Bonsai!

By: Kigi Nursery

MINIATURE.. At first this is squat and then developing into an upright to conical form, with shorter, more dense needles and a flat top, slowly maturing to 1.5' tall by 3' wide. Dirr indicates that a 25-year-old plant was only 15" tall.