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Pinus mugo 'Pumilio'-Dwarf Swiss Mountain Pine-Ideal for Rock Gardens 5 Gallon

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio'-Dwarf Swiss Mountain Pine-Ideal for Rock Gardens 5 Gallon

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Pinus mugo 'Pumilio'

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio'

Description

Pinus mugo 'Pumilio', commonly known as Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine, is a dwarf evergreen shrub that forms a dense, spreading mound of dark green needles. This slow-growing conifer is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as a low hedge.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for rock gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed borders. It is also suitable for container gardening and can be used as a low hedge or ground cover.

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: 3-7
  • 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, Heathers, and other low-growing conifers

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy, or rocky soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; trim to shape in early spring if necessary.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if necessary.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering and ensure good air circulation around the plant.
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