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Dwarf mountain pine

Pinus mugo 'Slowmound'

Illustration of Dwarf mountain pine

Dwarf mountain pine is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay, loam, sandy soil or chalk, flowering varies by climate.

TypeShrub
Mature height90 cm
Spread120 cm
Aspectfull sun to partial shade
FoliageEvergreen
HardinessUSDA 2a-7b, RHS H7
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeYes

Where to use it in a border

At around 90 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 120 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 2a to 7b and rated H7 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, sandy soil, chalk soil, evergreen plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Dwarf mountain pine's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Formal