Pinus mugo ‘Mops’

Pinus mugo ‘Mops’ is a dwarf pine very popular in landscaping due to its compact shape and easy maintenance

General characteristics

• Port: globular, very dense and regular

• Dimensions:

  • at maturity: 0.8–1 m height and diameter

  • slow growth: ~5–8 cm/year

• Needles: short, rigid, colored dark green, persistent all year

• Cones: small, brown, decorative

Planting requirements

• Exposure: full sun (also tolerates partial shade)

• Soil: well drained; prefers slightly acid-neutral soils

• Watering: moderate; very resistant to drought after establishment

• Resistance: excellent at cold, wind and urban pollution

Maintenance

• Does not require regular trimming

• It can be done pinching young shoots (candles) in the spring to maintain the compact form

• It is not demanding on fertilization

Use in the garden

• small gardens and alpine gardens

• curbs, ronds, cliffs

• solitary plantings or in groups

• very suitable for containers and terraces

Advantages

✔ perfectly round natural shape
✔ slow growth – does not take up much space
✔ very decorative all year round
✔ ideal for minimal maintenance