Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: Medium to large rounded to spreading evergreen shrub. Spreading branches are scaly and gray. Dark green needles are born in pairs and grow to 1.25 to 3 inches long. Bears dark brown female cones. May require some pruning to shape, simply prune the new growth or "candles." Tolerant of drought and many soil types.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 8-15' tall x 10-15' wide
Utah Native: No
Nativar: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green
Erosion Control: No
Ground Cover: No
Foodscape: No
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building East
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