These shorter shrubs grow in colder and more mild areas, preferring full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Dwarf Mugo Pine Care
Thesepineshave a good tolerance for urban environments.
They are also tolerant of various soil types, provided it drains well.
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Once established, dwarf Mugo pines are moderately drought-tolerant and only need watering during prolonged periods of drought.
Slowly water it at the base until the soil is deeply moistened but not soggy.
Let the soil dry out before watering it again.
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They typically do not need applied fertilizers, though a spring software might benefit those grown in containers.
This drawback is somewhat offset by Mugo pines' slow growth rate.
Pruning these central candles by half their length will create a more dense, compact plant.
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Water regularly to keep the soil moist until the air temperatures warm up again in the spring.
However, they can be susceptible to wind damage.
This allows you to plant it in tight spaces without needing to prune it too often.
The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova
Mugo pine is seldom severely damaged by deer, which is another selling point.
Dwarf Mugo pines reach a height of about five feet at maturity.
Yes, you’re able to cut it back each spring to encourage compact, bushier growth.
Sherwood Compact Mugo PineF. D. Richards / Flickr / CC By 2.0
Dwarf Mugo pines help purify the air and sequester carbon.
Pinus mugo ‘Paul’s Dwarf’.Missouri Botanical Garden.
Iowa State University Extension.
