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Pinus mugo 'Mops'

Also Known As

  • Mops Dwarf Mountain Pine
  • Mops Swiss Mountain Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 2a-7b

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Pinus mugo 'Mops' plant details

Pinus mugo 'Mops' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus mugo 'Mops'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, globose, miniature, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo 'Mops'

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, pollution, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dense, globose pine with dark green needles. An old cultivar that is still quite popular.
Maintains a low mound without shearing. Growth Rate dwarf
Pinus mugo 'Mops' - This genuinely dwarf selection grows into a low, dense dome that stays compact without shearing. The mounding plant has a smooth appearance that comes from many evenly spaced needles growing at a uniform rate on abundant branchlets. During most of the year, 'Mops' displays a hint of gray/blue in its green, but during the crisp, cold months of winter, needles take on a warm, golden hue. It's no wonder this choice is one of our most popular for confined spaces.
Compact flattened-globe form. Light green needles. Good in containers or rock garden. USDA zones 2-9.
MINIATURE. A slow-growing cultivar with dense, dark green foliage, to nearly 2" long, attractively offset by brown growth candles. This globose bush will achieve both a height and width of 3' at maturity.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Pinus mugo 'Mops' plant

How to Grow Pinus mugo 'Mops'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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