Dwarf Mountain Pine. A dwarf conifer usually prostate but occasionally reaches a height of 2m with bright green, needle-like leaves. Produces dark brown cones. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 1.5m. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pinus mugo var. pumilio
A dwarf conifer usually prostate but occasionally reaches a height of 2m with bright green, needle-like leaves. Produces dark brown cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Pinus |
|---|---|
| Species | mugo |
| Varietry | var. pumilio |
| Common Name | Dwarf Mountain Pine |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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