Pinus mugo Pesto #3
Pinus mugo Pesto #3
Pesto® Mugo Pine
Unique spreading dwarf habit, vibrant green needles
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Unique spreading habit. Its vibrant green needles contrast strongly with its attractive brownish purple buds. Maintaining its ground-hugging form with minimal or no pruning. Provides the gardener with a low maintenance choice. Extremely adaptable and hardy. Consistent, reliable, and attractive it’s an excellent choice for many areas.
Botanical Name- Pinus mugo 'INDom2'
Pronunciation- PY-nus MEW-goh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 1.5 ft
Mature Height- 1 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - upright purple offset mounding pine
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
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