Pinus mugo 'Gnom' (Dwarf Mountain Pine)
Dwarf Mountain Pine 'Gnom', Dwarf Pine 'Gnom', Drooping Cone Pine 'Gnom', Mountain Pine 'Gnom', Swiss Mountain Pine 'Gnom'
Pinus mugo 'Gnom' is a slow-growing dwarf evergreen Mountain Pine which adds charm and exoticism to the garden. It forms a tight, globular mound with a dense foliage of deep jade-green needles. A very appealing addition for small gardens.
- Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm) after 10 year, eventually reaching 3-8 ft. in height and spread at maturity.
- Performs best in full sun in well-drained soils. Mugo pine is not fussy about soils and grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, sandy or clay soils as long as they are well drained. It is also drought tolerant.
- Perfect for coastal gardens and rock gardens.
- Watch for aphids, adelgids, sawflies and pine shoot moth. Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
- No pruning required.
- Native to C Europe, Balkan Peninsula.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 8' (30cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 2' – 8' (60cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 8' (30cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 2' – 8' (60cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |