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Pinus mugo 'Slowmound'
mugo pine
- » Dense, compact mound
- » Perfect for foundation groupings and small spaces
- » 1.5-2", compact, twisting needles
- » Easy to grow
- » Tight, bristling appearance
- Category:Shrub
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
There is always some gray area when it comes to figuring the ultimate size of some Mugo Pine but you can always be sure that 'Slowmound' will be a dense, compact mound that is perfectly suited for foundation plant groupings and small space gardening. Even its needles are more compact with their 1.5 to 2" twisting length that give this easy grow, trouble free plant a tight, bristling appearance that is hard to resist.
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus mugo 'Slowmound'
This hardy evergreen thrives in full to partial sun and well-drained, loamy soil. Water deeply during its first growing season to establish roots, then reduce watering once established. Feed with general-purpose fertilizer in early spring. Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches.