dwarf mountain pine
Also known as: drooping cone pine; dwarf pine; mountain pine; Swiss mountain pine
P. mugo is a large, spreading, bushy shrub or small tree with short, dark green needles and dark brown, ovoid cones
Scientific classification
- Species
- dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo)
- Genus
- Pinus
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dwarf mountain pine
Distribution map
Central Europe, Balkan Peninsula
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dwarf mountain pine
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dwarf mountain pine care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil. Looks good in a large rock garden
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
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