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Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine-Compact Evergreen-Ideal for Rock Gardens 1 Gallon

Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine-Compact Evergreen-Ideal for Rock Gardens 1 Gallon

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Pinus mugo 'Pumilio'

Description

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio', commonly known as the Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine, is a compact, dwarf evergreen shrub with dense, dark green needles. It is well-suited for rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover due to its low-growing, spreading habit.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use in rock gardens, alpine gardens, and as a low-maintenance ground cover. It can also be used in containers and is suitable for bonsai training.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Pinus mugo 'Pumilio'
  • Common Name Common Name: Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Junipers, Sedums, and other alpine plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or rocky soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent desiccation.
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