Pinus mugo 'pumilio'
Common Name(s):
Mugo Pine
Swiss Mountain Pine
Synonym:
Pinus pumilio
Dwarf mugo pine
Flower:
No Flower
Blooms :
to:
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Pinaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Green
Rigid and slightly curved needles 1 to 2 inches long in fascicles of twos with serrate margins
Fall Color?
YES
Green foliage
Evergreen
Photo by:
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Dense mound of emerald green foliage
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Mountains of central and southern Europe; var. mugo found in the Alps and Balkans
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
2
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
NO
Height:
3-5'
Spread:
6-10'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
High altitude subalpine and alpine zones of central and southern Europe
Soil:
Moist, well-drained loams; grows well in sandy soils, but is also somewhat tolerant of clays. Avoid poorly-drained wet soils.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Does not require fertilizer
Mulch:
2-3" layer of pine bark, or shredded bark, gravel, stones
Plant in full sun, well-drained sandy or loamy soil, infrequent watering after establishment, candle in spring to manage growth
Long Term:
Winter:
Drastically reuce watering, gently brush off heavy snow, mulch if not done in fall
Spring:
If using a fertilizer apply in spring, candle 1/3-2/3 length of new shoot
Summer:
Deep water every 7-10 days, give full sun, do not fertilize, remove any dead or damaged branches
Fall:
Deep water before ground freezes, apply fresh mulch, do not prune
General Care Comments:
Needs full sun, excellent drainage, infrequent watering, candle to manage growth
Common Problems
Susceptibility to disease
Diseases:
Deplodia tip blight, needle cast, rust, root rot,
Insects:
European pine sawflies, pine needle scale, pine tip moths, bark beetles
Environmental Problems:
Poor drainage, salt damage, watering imbalances, inadequate light, soil compaction
Pests:
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