Dwarf Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo

PIE-nus MEW-goh

Shrubs: Evergreen Shrub

Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Habit
Compact Rounded
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Ornamental

Characteristics

Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Rock Garden

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
10-10-10
Fertilizer Timing
Annual Feeding
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial

Care

Care Level
Very Low

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division