Mops Dwarf Mugo Pine
Mops mugo pine is a dwarf evergreen shrub. It is grown for its dark green color, mounding shape, and slow growth rate. It grows about 2-4 inches per year.
It's a good choice where a small, slow-growing evergreen is desired.
Mops Dwarf Mugo Pine
Mops mugo pine is a dwarf evergreen shrub. It is grown for its dark green color, mounding shape, and slow growth rate. It grows about 2-4 inches per year.
It's a good choice where a small, slow-growing evergreen is desired.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Pinus mugo 'Mops'
Pronunciation
PY-nus MEW-go
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 3 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
NA
Bloom time
NA
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Europe
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
Mops mugo pine has been an excellent plant at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It has a uniform shape and attractive dark green color. It puts on more new growth when there is a wet spring compared to dry years.
Maintenance
No maintenance needed under normal conditions. As plant get older, remove one-half of new growth as candles expand to keep plants small, if desired. If a plant has outgrown its spot, it's also an option to simply replace an older plant with a younger one.
See in a landscape
Narrow strips like this can be a tough place for grass to grow because of the heat from the surrounding concrete and the difficulty of watering a narrow area. That's why these plants are a great choice for an area like this. Not only do they like the extra heat from the wall and sidewalk, but they enjoy being kept on the dry side. The yellow-blooming chocolate flower will thank you for not over-watering by blooming all season long! Many of the plants found in this garden are native to Colorado.