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.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Pinus |
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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 | |
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