Pinus mugo

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Swiss Mountain Pine

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Don Syrek

 

Description

Pinus mugo is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows slowly. Needles are 2" long, dark green, stout, and crowded. Cones are 1"-2" long, oval, and tawny to dark brown. It is generally a bushy, twisted, somewhat open pine. Pines are highly combustible plants.

 

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Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12'

 

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.