Growing guide · Shrubs

Pinus mugo var. pumilio

How to grow Mugo Pine.

A low, wide pine for tough spots.

Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Zones
3–7
Size
3–5 ft tall, 6–10 ft wide
Spacing
6–8 ft apart; give it room to spread.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Low, wide mounded pine with dense dark green needles

Light

Full sun.

Water

Water weekly the first two years; established plants are drought tolerant.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or fall with the root ball level with the soil.

Feeding

None needed.

Pruning

In late spring, pinch new candles back by half to keep it tight. Don't cut into old wood.

Through the year

Evergreen. New candles in May.

If something's off

Pine sawfly larvae and scale are the main pests; check in late spring. Struggles in hot, humid summers south of zone 7.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Year-round evergreen structure for sunny, tough sites.

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