Pine: Pinus mugo
Botanical name: Pinus mugo
Common name: Pine, Mugo
also known as (Swiss Mountain Pine)
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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Zones: | 2a thru 8a |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
evergreen
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Attributes: |
deer resistant, winter interest, drought tolerant |
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description for "Pine: Pinus mugo"
Mugo Pines have many uses in the garden. They can be used as mass planting, foundation species, border plants, or used within a rockery. Many cultivars are low growing and spreading. The straight Pinus mugo can grow between 25'-50' tall while Pinus mugo var. Pumilio is only 1' tall and spreads 10'. Edited by Patrick Schwartzkopf
History:
Mugo Pines hail from central Europe in the Pyrenees and Alps.