Pinus mugo 'Mops' (Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Pinus mugo 'Mops'

Other names: Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops'


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Genus: Pinus

Species: P. mugo 'Mops' - P. mugo 'Mops' is a small, slow-growing evergreen conifer with dark green needles.

Pinus mugo 'Mops' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Bushy, Rounded

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Salvia officinalis 'Purpurescens' (Purple sage), Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (White cedar 'Smaragd'), Yucca flaccida 'Ivory' (Needle palm 'Ivory'), Phlox 'Kelly's Eye' (Phlox 'Kelly's Eye')

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Specific pests: Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies

Specific diseases: Pine needle cast

General care

Propagation methods: Grafting. REGISTER to read more...


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Pinus mugo 'Mops' (Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock

Cultivation: Grow in free-draining soil in any aspect.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Brown not green, help

Question from Vince Hamilton-Bruce

My Mugo has gone brown along the middle stem and all of the pines are brown also. The outer pines ara green still.

I am a total beginner in need of help and advice.

Thanks
Vince

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  • Replies: 2
  • Posted: Mon. 4th August 2008 09:03
  • Last reply: Thu. 7th August 2008 22:57

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