Pinus mugo var. pumilio

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Dwarf mugo pine (Pinus mugo var. pumilio) builds a low, rounded mound of green needles. Its spreading evergreen framework usually keeps a natural shape without regular clipping and retains its foliage color through winter.

The canopy retains its foliage through winter. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 4 ft
• Width: About 8 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 2
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Evergreen specimen
• Rock or conifer garden
• Mixed border accent

Plant type

Conifer, Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

4 ft

Width

8 ft

Hardiness zones

2–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Ground Cover, Rock Garden, Specimen

Shape

Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes