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Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' (Dwarf mountain pine 'Sherwood Compact')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact'
Other names
Dwarf mountain pine 'Sherwood Compact', Dwarf mugo pine 'Sherwood Compact', Dwarf mugho pine 'Sherwood Compact'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sherwood Compact' _ 'Sherwood Compact' is a compact, dense, mound-forming, slow-growing, evergreen, coniferous shrub with upright stems bearing needle-like, gold-tipped, dark green leaves and small, ovoid brown cones in autumn.
Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Foliage
Flushed yellow, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Pine needle cast Pine needle cast
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' (Dwarf mountain pine 'Sherwood Compact') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact'
Other names
Dwarf mountain pine 'Sherwood Compact', Dwarf mugo pine 'Sherwood Compact', Dwarf mugho pine 'Sherwood Compact'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sherwood Compact' _ 'Sherwood Compact' is a compact, dense, mound-forming, slow-growing, evergreen, coniferous shrub with upright stems bearing needle-like, gold-tipped, dark green leaves and small, ovoid brown cones in autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Foliage
Flushed yellow, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' (Dwarf mountain pine 'Sherwood Compact') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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