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RedCrocus Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine | Evergreen Shrub for Rock Gardens & Containers | Low-Maintenance and Deer-Resistant | Full Sun to Partial Shade 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine | Evergreen Shrub for Rock Gardens & Containers | Low-Maintenance and Deer-Resistant | Full Sun to Partial Shade 5 Gallon

Regular price $820.00 USD
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SKU:nse8543-redcrocus

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Pumilio' Swiss Mountain Pine Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' Tree Form

Description

This compact evergreen shrub features dense, dark green needles and a rounded, bushy form. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens and rockeries, it adds year-round color and texture to your landscape.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for borders, rock gardens, container planting, and as ground cover. Its low height makes it suitable for alpine and Mediterranean-style gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Pumilio' Swiss Mountain Pine Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' Tree Form
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Pumilio' Swiss Mountain Pine
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically 1-2 feet tall and wide, slow-growing
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 3-6
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen needles
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Not typically flowering
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Mild toxicity
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Lavender, sedum, thyme

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Space adequately for air circulation.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderate watering
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Sandy or rocky soil preferred
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerant of dry conditions
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Light pruning to maintain shape, best done in early spring
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and heavy snow; minimal winter protection needed in zones 3-4
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Root ball just below soil surface
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply a slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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