3 Mugo Pines – Swiss Mountain Pine

Pinus mugo 'mughus' | 2.5–5 Inch Plants

Add the beauty of an alpine evergreen to your garden or bonsai collection with this set of 3 Mugo Pine plants. Also known as Swiss Mountain Pine, Mugo Pine is a slow-growing, spreading evergreen conifer native to the mountain ranges of Europe.

Its compact growth and ability to tolerate pruning make it an interesting choice for bonsai enthusiasts, rock gardens, and landscape plantings.

Plant Features

• Common name: Mugo Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine

• Botanical name: Pinus mugo 'mughus'

• Quantity: 3 plants

• Shipping height: Approximately 2.5–5 inches

• Plant type: Evergreen conifer

• Growth habit: Slow-growing and spreading

• Native range: European mountain ranges

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7

Mature Size and Pruning

Mugo Pine can eventually reach approximately:

• Height: Up to 10 feet

• Spread: Up to 8 feet

With regular pruning and maintenance, it can be kept at approximately 1 foot or less, making it suitable for bonsai projects and smaller landscape designs.

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Tolerates a wide variety of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.

• Growth rate: Slow-growing

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7

Bonsai and Landscape Uses

Mugo Pine is a versatile evergreen with several uses:

• Bonsai: Its spreading growth habit and tolerance for pruning make it a candidate for bonsai training.

• Rock gardens: Adds an alpine evergreen appearance.

• Landscape planting: Works as a distinctive spreading conifer.

• Garden collections: A useful addition for gardeners who enjoy growing and shaping evergreen trees.

Mugo Pine vs. Dwarf Swiss Mountain Pine

Compared with Dwarf Swiss Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo 'pumilio'), this Mugo Pine has coarser, slightly longer needles.

Shipping Information

• Quantity: 3 plants per order.

• Plant height: Approximately 2.5–5 inches.

• We try to ship within one business day after an order is placed.

• Please do not order until you are ready to plant.

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