Evergreen Shrub – Dwarf Mugo Pine
Dwarf Mugo Pine
Botanical name: pinus mugo var. Pumilio
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3-5 ft in height with a 6-10 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 2-8
Growth rate: takes 10 years to reach fully mature size
Foliage color: green
Pruning instructions: prune new growth shoots before needles begin to emerge from them to encourage growth
Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new growth cuttings during the late spring/early summer months
Landscape use: rock gardens, mass planting, hedges, borders, container shrub
Special features: deer resistant, rabbit resistant, beneficial for wildlife, cold hardy
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring, fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: lavender, creeping thyme, daylilies, golden mop cypress
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
