Pinus mugo subsp. mugo - Dwarf Mountain Pine
Pinus mugo subsp. mugo - Dwarf Mountain Pine
Pinus mugo mughus
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine, Mugo Pine
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Description
Pinus mugo subsp. mugo is a dwarf pine tree that reaches a height of 2m and forms a large bush with beautiful dark green branches that spread out and then rise up at the ends.
Originally from the Eastern Alps and the Balkans, this mountain pine, not exploited for its often twisted wood, is used to limit soil erosion and for avalanche control. This dwarf conifer with a compact and rounded habit has dark green foliage, well-spaced, 3 to 8cm (1 to 3in) long, in pairs on thick brown branches with scaly grey bark. Its spreading branches rise up at the ends. It can be trained as a bonsai.
Hardy down to -40°C, Pinus mugo subsp. mugo has few requirements regarding the soil as long as it is well-drained. With no maintenance, it can withstand all situations but doesn't tolerate extreme heat and drought well. Its favourite spot is in full sun, in a well-drained and humus-bearing soil.
Pinus mugo subsp. mugo with its small size, is ideal for creating bonsai trees and for rockeries or slopes combined with creeping perennials. Its attractive cushion-like habit is appreciated in gravel gardens where it brings a zen touch.
Tips: Prefer biological control with the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bactospeine) against the processionary caterpillar.
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mugo mughus
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Dwarf Mountain Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine, Mugo Pine
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Planting and care
Pinus mugo subsp. mugo can be planted from September to November and from February to June in any well-drained soil in a very sunny location. If your soil is too heavy, a little trick is to plant your bush on a mound and mulch it with gravel. This technique is often used to acclimate Mediterranean plants in gardens with high humidity, like the Olive tree. Water regularly during the first two years and apply fertilizer in April for the first four years, then let nature take its course. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to limit its size. Spray the foliage in the evening during heatwaves as it is sensitive to drought.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.