Pinus mugo 'Mops Midget' - 20-25 CM C5

Description
The Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops Midget' (Pinus mugo) is a large shrub that grows compactly and usually reaches a height of approx. 45 cm and a width of approx. 45 cm. Its leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown-yellow cones adorn Pinus mugo 'Mops Midget' from October. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers a sunny to semi-shady location. The Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops Midget' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus montana, Pinus montana var. arborea.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
The Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops Midget' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops Midget' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops Midget' is a compact, large shrub with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 35 - 45 cm and is approx. 35 - 45 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Dwarf mountain pine 'Mops Midget' sets beautiful accents together with: Prunus, common privet.

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The cones of Pinus mugo 'Mops Midget' appear from October. The young cones have a pinkish-red colour.

Root
Pinus mugo 'Mops Midget' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots close to the surface.