Mugo Pine - Pinus Mugo
Pinus mugo
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park exceeds 1000+ hrs avg) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable; prefers sandy or loamy well-draining soils |
| Soil pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 2-7 |
| Native status | Non-native |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Not ornamental |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spirea, Juniper, Barberry |
Where it came from
| Grower | Hewitt's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Hewitt's Garden Center |
Care
No need for pruning. Water deeply until established.
Maintenance
Can pinch back new growth (candles) in spring to control size.
Cleanup
Remove dead inner needles in late winter.
Notes
Dwarf evergreen conifer with needles in fascicles of two.