Mugo Pine 'Slowmound' (Pinus mugo 'Slowmound') is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer that stays neat and dense without constant pruning. You get short, dark green needles on stiff branches, forming a tidy mound that fits well in small beds, foundations, and rock gardens. In spring, the branch tips push upright, creamy new-growth candles that add seasonal interest before hardening off into the year’s needles.

Place it where it can get full sun to part shade, and give it well-drained soil. It tolerates a range of soil textures as long as water does not sit around the roots. Once established, it is generally low-maintenance and dependable in cold climates (USDA Zones 2-7). Use it as a specimen, in groups for structure, or as an evergreen anchor that keeps shape and color through winter.

Plan for a mature size of about 24-36 inches tall, with a naturally rounded form. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then irrigate during extended dry spells. If you want to control size or encourage a denser habit, you can pinch or shorten the spring candles before they fully extend; avoid cutting back into bare wood. Mulch lightly over the root zone to moderate soil temperature, but keep mulch off the trunk and allow good air flow around the base.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 2-7 (-50 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Evergreen: Yes

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