Species
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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.