Slowmound Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo 'Slowmound'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: Very slow-growing compact variety of mugo pine. Short dark green needles are very attractive and provide a uniform appearance. Forms a dense mound that will not outgrow the landscape. Requires very little pruning. Provide well drained soils. Will tolerate some drought once established.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-4' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Education Center Plaza
- JVWCD Building
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-Middle
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
This shrub is frequently bothered by Pine sawflly. Pay attention to infestations in Spring.
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