Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo

A compact, mounding/shrubby evergreen pine with dense dark green needles; tough, drought- and cold-tolerant. Size varies widely by selection.

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
low
Mature size
3-10 ft (varies widely) × 5-12 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous — coniferous evergreen.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 2–8

Care guide

Quick ID

Compact mounding evergreen pine (*Pinus mugo*). Dense dark green needles; size varies by selection.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hrs). Tough and drought-tolerant; handles poor, alkaline soil — well-suited to Draper.

Pruning & Shaping

Pinch new candles in half in late spring to control size and keep it dense. Never cut into bare old wood.