Pinus mugo
Mugho Pine
Description
Pinus mugo is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows slowly. Needles are 2", dark green, stout, and crowded. Cones are 1"-2", oval, and tawny to dark brown. Generally a bushy, twisted, somewhat open pine.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.