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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.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Maintains a low mound without shearing. Growth Rate dwarf

    By: Garden World

    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.

    By: Kigi Nursery

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

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    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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    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
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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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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