Mugo Pine
Mugo pine is a large, multi-stemmed evergreen plant that grows as a very large shrub or small tree. The branches grow in an upright manner from the base of the plant. The branches may be different lengths, resulting in an irregular shape.
Many dwarf cultivars have been developed to better suit small spaces, but the naturally-occurring species will grow into a large plant. It can be a resilient plant for large spaces and a good choice for screening.
Mugo Pine
Mugo pine is a large, multi-stemmed evergreen plant that grows as a very large shrub or small tree. The branches grow in an upright manner from the base of the plant. The branches may be different lengths, resulting in an irregular shape.
Many dwarf cultivars have been developed to better suit small spaces, but the naturally-occurring species will grow into a large plant. It can be a resilient plant for large spaces and a good choice for screening.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Pinus mugo
Pronunciation
PY-nus MEW-go
Mature Height
15 to 20 ft.
Mature Spread
15 to 20 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
There are several mugo pines growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden that were part of the original planting in 1991. They have grown into large, attractive shrubs.
Maintenance
No maintenance is usually required for these plants if planted in a spot large enough to accommodate their mature size.
See in a landscape
Xeriscape is notzero-scape. Even if you'd like to use rock mulch for your yard, there are plenty of plants that grow well with the extra heat. Rock mulch can be great for areas with high winds where wood mulch may not stay put. Rock is used throughout this landscape, and is planted with trees, shrubs and perennials that can tolerate the extra heat. This yard has a slight slope, so a small rock wall was installed in order to flatten out the planting area near the front door. This also helps add dimension and break up the large space.