Mugho Pine

This evergreen little dwarf conifer has branching, upright stems evenly covered in 2-inch-long needles of a deep, dark true green. Mugho pine trees do not need special soil. Roots grow near the surface, so using a cover soil with a 2-inch-thick mulch to protect them is recommended. Thanks to its low growth, mugho pine can be used at the front of a border or anywhere you want year-round greenery in conifer form. The Mugho Pine tree, Pinus mugo mughus, may also be called the dwarf mountain pine. It does require good drainage. These trees are easily transplanted. In nature, it often grows in slightly rocky areas with shallow topsoil. They make a great landscaping evergreen tree because their shape and size are controllable by shearing. ... additional info