Pinus mugo ‘Pumilio’ (Dwarf Mugo Pine) is a rugged, low, spreading pine with dense, dark-green needles and showy spring “candles.” A durable four-season accent for rock gardens, slopes, and foundations.
Form & size: Compact, mounded spreader; ~2–3 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide in 10 years (larger with age; slow growth).
Foliage: Short, stiff dark-green needles in pairs; good year-round color.
Spring candles: Upright new shoots add texture; pinch to keep extra tight/compact.
Light: Full sun for best density.
Soil & water: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates poor/rocky sites; drought-tolerant once established; avoid wet clay.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7; wind, cold, and urban tolerant.
Uses: Rock/alpine gardens, low hedges, banks, containers (when young), bonsai.
Care: Very low maintenance; occasional light candle pruning; generally deer-resistant.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Pinus mugo ‘Pumilio’ (Dwarf Mugo Pine) is a rugged, low, spreading pine with dense, dark-green needles and showy spring “candles.” A durable four-season accent for rock gardens, slopes, and foundations.
Form & size: Compact, mounded spreader; ~2–3 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide in 10 years (larger with age; slow growth).
Foliage: Short, stiff dark-green needles in pairs; good year-round color.
Spring candles: Upright new shoots add texture; pinch to keep extra tight/compact.
Light: Full sun for best density.
Soil & water: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates poor/rocky sites; drought-tolerant once established; avoid wet clay.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7; wind, cold, and urban tolerant.
Uses: Rock/alpine gardens, low hedges, banks, containers (when young), bonsai.
Care: Very low maintenance; occasional light candle pruning; generally deer-resistant.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
