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    • Photo of Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

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    Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' plant details

    Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. 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 'Sherwood Compact'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, dense, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Slightly twisted, densely packed green needles on short branches makes this a "must have" mugo. This dense mound has golden tips in winter and white candles for a multi-toned effect.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    One of the nicer dwarf mugos, evergreen conifer with short, stiff branches that are heavily clothed with slightly twisted needles. Discovered in the 1950's by plantsman Andy Sherwood, the compact, dense mound produces rich green foliage with golden tips in winter and white fascicles that give plants a radiant look.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    One of the most coveted of all dwarf pines. This compact Mugo Pine is really amazing. Needles grow towards the buds and stay close to the stem. Very distinct. Ideal for bonsai work.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Small needles on rounded shape, lots of buds. Good in containers or rock garden. USDA zones 2-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    DWARF. This plant has a dense habit and rounded, upright shape. Needles are a nice, mid-green. Same as 'Teeny'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' plant

    How to Grow Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • 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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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
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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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