Mugo Pine

Common Name: Mugo Pine

Scientific Name: Pinus mugo

Zone: 2-7

Blossom Colour: Inconspicuous (small, yellow flowers)

Flowering Type: Monoecious (both male and female flowers on the same tree)

Summer Colour: Dark green

Fall Colour: Dark green

Mature Height (ft): 2-20 feet (depending on the cultivar)

Mature Spread (ft): 3-15 feet

Exposure: Full sun

Tree Type: Evergreen conifer

Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly when young to establish roots, then only during prolonged dry periods

Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer suitable for evergreen trees. Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it can cause rapid growth and potentially weak branches.