PINUS mugo 'Mughus'
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PINUS mugo 'Mughus'
Commonly known as Dwarf mountain pine
Slow-growing mountain pine with dark green needles
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Effective as an accent plant or to provide scale to conifer groupings. Grows 10-20cm (4-8in) per year -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larvae, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Central and southern Europe (Pyrenees, Alps, Balkans) -
EvergreenWell-spaced, paired leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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ConiferCushion-shaped shrub with sturdy, branching, upright shoots. Very resinous ovoid-oblong buds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
Shoots that spoil the symmetry can be pruned out in autumn -
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Pinus - Growing Guide