Pinus mugo - 'Mops'

Type Conifer, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Pinus mugo cultivation notes: The hardy pine prefers a poorer well drained, sandy soil on neutral to acid (not chalky) soil. Plant in an open sunny shade free position including any cold and exposured spots. Don’t prune unless for shape or to removing dead weak wood

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Design & Plant Use for Pinus mugo:
  • Compact evergreen plant suitable for container planting
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils


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