Common name
Mugo Pine
Botanical name
Pinus mugo
Variety
Mughus
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).
Light
Sun
Height
36-48" (91-122 cm)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
In spring
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Provide enough water in fall, before freeze
A covering of 2" needles gives this small pine a uniform appearance. Its slow growth will prevent it from taking over your yard. Makes a nice rock garden shrub. Roots grow close to the surface, so heavy mulching is recommended.