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Pinus pumila 'Blue Mops' (Dwarf Siberian pine 'Blue Mops')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus pumila 'Blue Mops'
Other names
Dwarf Siberian pine 'Blue Mops', Japanese stone pine 'Blue Mops', Dwarf stone pine 'Blue Mops'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Mops' _ 'Blue Mops' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen, coniferous shrub with upright stems bearing needle-like, grey-green leaves in groups of five and small, ovoid dark purple bones turning brown when mature in autumn.
Pinus pumila 'Blue Mops' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Foliage
Grey-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 pumila 'Blue Mops' (Dwarf Siberian pine 'Blue Mops') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Tends to be short-lived in shallow chalk.
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)
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Botanical name
Pinus pumila 'Blue Mops'
Other names
Dwarf Siberian pine 'Blue Mops', Japanese stone pine 'Blue Mops', Dwarf stone pine 'Blue Mops'
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Mops' _ 'Blue Mops' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen, coniferous shrub with upright stems bearing needle-like, grey-green leaves in groups of five and small, ovoid dark purple bones turning brown when mature in autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Foliage
Grey-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 pumila 'Blue Mops' (Dwarf Siberian pine 'Blue Mops') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Tends to be short-lived in shallow chalk.
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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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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