Mugo Pine

Technical-Botanical Sheet

Scientific Name:

Pinus mugus mugo

Common Name:

Mugo Pine

Family:

Pinaceae

Origin:

Alps and other mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe

Main Characteristics:

• Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree with compact, spreading or prostrate growth; commonly used for ornamental purposes or in rock gardens.
• Foliage: Dark green needles, rigid, 3–7 cm long, arranged in pairs (fascicles of two).
• Bark: Dark and fissured on mature specimens.

Cultivation and Care:

• Exposure: Full sun; tolerant of cold and strong winds.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, even poor or rocky ones.
• Hardiness: Very resistant to drought and low temperatures.
• Uses: Commonly used for slope stabilization, in alpine gardens, and for bonsai.