Big Tuna Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo 'Big Tuna'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: Medium to large rounded to spreading evergreen shrub. Spreading branches are scaly and gray. Dark green needles are born in pairs up to three inches long. Bears dark brown female cones. May require some pruning to shape, simply prune the new growth or "candles." Tolerant of many soil types. Needs well drained soils and fairly drought tolerant.
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: 6-8' tall x 4-6' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Turf Alternatives
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
