
dwarf mountain pine
Pinus mugo 'Valley Cushion'
Overview
The dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo 'Valley Cushion') is a low-growing conifer with an attractive, mounding habit. It makes an excellent evergreen addition to rock gardens, slopes and low hedges with year-round colour. This variety of pine has dense, dark green needles with soft tips and grows up to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. It's tolerant of light shade, droughts and cold hardiness to -44°C. It's also a capable survivor of air pollution. The Valley Cushion pine is a consistently beautiful and distinctive form of Pinus mugo, perfect for gardens and landscapes seeking a unique alpine accent.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Acidic, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 2-7.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, June, July, August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Crown rot, Rust, Scale insects, Deer resistant, Drought resistant .
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