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)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • Education Center Plaza
    • North Property Line
  • Design Path
    • Design Ideas-Middle

Garden Staff Tips & Insights:

This shrub is frequently bothered by Pine sawflly. Pay attention to infestations in Spring.
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter