Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Pumillo Dwarf Mugo Pine
Pumillo Dwarf Mugo Pine
$44.25
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Quantity
18 in stock
Pinus mugo var. pumilio
Choose Pumillo Dwarf Mugo Pine if you want a rugged, compact evergreen that stays useful without fuss. The tradeoff: it gives texture and structure, not flowers, fast growth, or real screening.
Buy This If
- You want a tough evergreen anchor.
- Your bed needs texture, not flowers.
- You prefer minimal pruning.
Skip This If
- You need height for privacy.
- The site stays wet.
- You want bright blooms.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives steady evergreen structure, but it is more about mass and texture than flowers or bold color. |
| Growth Rate | C+ | It fills in steadily enough, but it is not the shrub to buy when you need quick size. |
| Maintenance | A- | Once established, it usually needs little more than light touch-up pruning and watering during dry spells. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Its pine needles make it a safer bet than many broadleaf evergreens where browsing is an issue. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It works in smaller beds if you respect its spread and avoid cramming it against walks or foundations. |
| Screening Value | D | It is too low and rounded to serve as a real privacy screen. |
Compare It To
Birds Nest Spruce
Choose Pumillo Dwarf Mugo Pine for a tougher, looser evergreen mound; choose Birds Nest Spruce if you want a neater spruce look.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Choose Dwarf Alberta Spruce for a formal cone; choose Pumillo Dwarf Mugo Pine for a lower, less formal foundation plant.
Blue Star Juniper
Choose Blue Star Juniper for blue color and a sharper accent; choose Pumillo Dwarf Mugo Pine for a greener, softer mound.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for sunny, tougher beds where homeowners want evergreen structure without committing to frequent pruning or heavy watering.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 2b-7a |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Low, mounding, dense |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need pruning?
Usually no; lightly trim new candle growth only if you want a tighter shape.
Will deer eat it?
It has good deer resistance, though hungry deer can sample almost anything.
Can it go near a foundation?
Yes, if you leave room for its mature spread and keep it out from the wall.
The Pro Growers of New England Pine Standard
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31168
