Pinus mugo |
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Mugho Pine |
Description
Pinus mugo is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows slowly, from 4' -8' tall. Needles are 2" long, dark green, stout, and crowded. Cones are 1"-2", oval, and tawny to dark brown. Generally a bushy, twisted, somewhat open pine, mostly grown as a shrub or bonsai plant.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Intermittent
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, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
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.