Species: Pinus mugo
(pye'nus mue'go)
Mugo Pine; Swiss Mountain Pine
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
This is a historically, very popular plant with many cultivars. Unfortunately due to its overall poor pest and disease resistance its popularity has waned some what in recent years.
'Amber Gold', 'Aurea', 'Aurea Fastigiata', 'Benjamin', 'Columnaris', 'Donna's Mini', 'Jakobsen', 'La Cabana', 'Michelle', 'Mitsch Mini', 'Moppet', 'Mops', 'Palouse', 'Paul's Dwarf', 'Sherwood Compact', 'Short Needle', 'Slowmound', 'Tannenbaum', 'Teeny', 'Valley Cushion', 'var. mugo', 'var. pumilio', 'White Bud', 'Wintersonne', 'Wood's Pillar'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet
4-10 feet spread and equal height, species can grow up to 20' high; generally the dwarf forms are used (up to 10' high)
Evergreen
shrub or small tree
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
3a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Numerous insect pests. scale and sawflies particularly difficult.
Bare Root Transplanting
Difficult
Other
Transplant B & B in spring or fall. Native to Europe.
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
