Pinus mugo var. pumilio
Common name:
Mugo pine
Dwarf Mugo pine
Pronunciation:
PI-nus MEW-go pum-IL-eeoh
Family:
Pinaceae
Genus:
Type:
Conifer
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:
No
- Conifer, evergreen, shrubby, branches very densely arranged, twigs directed upward, buds conspicuous. Starts out as an appealing dwarf but typically matures over time to 3-5 ft tall by 6-10 ft wide (0.9-1.5 m × 1.8-3 m), or larger. Growth is variable due to seed source. Possibly the variety grown is most nurseries as mugo pine.
- USDA Zone 2 Found in alpine environments of central and eastern Europe: Alps, Carpathians, and Balkins.
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plant habit, 1 year from a 1 gal pot
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plant habit, young
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plant habit
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plant habit
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plant habit, sheared to limit new growth
