Pinus Mugo Slowmound

Slowmound Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo ‘Slowmound’
Slowmound Mugo Pine creates a broad, dense mound of dark green needles. Its numerous buds add texture at the shoot tips, while the even foliage gives the plant a settled outline through winter.

Growth remains compact, making it useful near the front of a planting. Young plants are small, but older specimens need more ground space as the mound expands.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water the root zone during establishment and leave room for the branches to develop. A site with cool summers generally suits this pine better than prolonged hot, humid conditions.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 6 ft; larger with age
• Height: 4 ft; larger with age
These are planning estimates for an established garden plant, commonly reached in 10–25 years, rather than final mature limits.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 2; local summer conditions also affect suitability.

Best Uses
• Foundation
• Rock Garden
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

4 ft+

Width

6 ft+

Hardiness zones

2–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden

Shape

Dense, Low Mounding

Bark

Rough

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

1-2 ft