This shrub to small tree has a rounded windswept habit with thick upright branching and grey scaly bark. The crowded bright green needle-like leaves appear in pairs and the small female cones are dark brown.

Hardiness zones 2 to 9 

Pinus mugo is naturally found in the mountainous areas in central Europe growing in well-drained stony moist fertile loams in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but dislikes drought or high temperatures.

The Dwarf Mountain Pine is a conifer that is grown for its compact habit and foliage. It is planted in large rockeries or as a garden specimen and is suitable for cool mountain regions. It establishes in 4 to 7 years and is long lived. When young it can be grown in tubs or planter boxes and is suitable for small gardens. ID 1587

Pinus (PY-nus) mugo (MEW-go)

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Larches, spruces, pines, firs, hemlocks and cedars