Dwarf Mountain Pine
The Dwarf Mountain Pine offers colour, structure and texture to your outside space throughout the year. This pine is almost indestructible and doesn't require pruning.
Top Tip
Water frequently in the first year whilst the plant settles in.
How to care for Dwarf Mountain Pine
Aspect
Dwarf Mountain Pine excels in direct sun but also sits well in partial shade.
Care Level
This is an independent plant.
Watering
At least once a week throughout the summer. Ensure soil is dry before watering. Once estabished this pine is drought tolerant.
Feeding
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. Would benefit once a year from a liquid feed in the spring.
Soil
This Pine likes well drained soil, it doesn't like to be soggy.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Pinus mugo 'Mops'
PLANT TYPE
Always green (evergreen)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Large
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
8L
TOXICITY
No toxic effects reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (20-50 YEARS)
Height - 0.5m-1m, Width - 0.5m-1m
Dwarf Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo 'Mops')
In this Soto Masterclass we introduce the Dwarf Mountain Pine, otherwise known as the Pinus mugo 'Mops'.
The Dwarf Mountain Pine thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade too. Max explains this evergreen plant brings texture and structure to a scheme. It is low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.