Pinus mugo var. pumilio dwarf mountain pine
Ectovit (ectomycorrhizal)Pinus
Pine trees are superb trees which grow in a wide climate scale - from cold northern countries to hot coastal sites. They are probably most beautiful in their natural environment.
If you are looking for a variety of dwarf mountain pine that grows wide but remains compact and not very tall go for this subspecies called pumilio. It is a beautiful mound-forming shrub with short, deep green needles with a touch of grass green shade. It makes uneven lengths of new growth which makes additional 3D effect. However, if you wish to have it smooth and cushion-like trim new growths in the spring to one size.
Last update: 06-02-2012
It looks fantastic as a specimen in small gardens or in combination with other evergreen trees and shrubs when placed as a border plant. It is soil tolerant and once established it lives happily even in drier conditions. As all other pines it needs full sun. Fully hardy.
