Sherwood Compact Mugo Pine
Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact'
SKU
04963
A truly dwarf mugo pine, with a wonderful dense habit and rounded, upright shape. Small, densely-needled stems accented in winter by golden tips and shiny whitish fascicles, giving the plant a radiant look. This slow growing evergreen requires no pruning to maintain its neat form. Perfect for use in containers or rock gardens.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-nus MEW-goh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing, compact mound; reaches only 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis) |
Grows easily in enriched, loamy and well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only to remove old, damaged or dead branches.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7
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