If you are looking for an evergreen shrub that you don't see in your neighbor's yard, the Mugo Pine is one cool option! For our customers who have a hard time finding plants that are cold hardy enough for their area, the Mugo Pine is for you! This tough pine bush grows in the coldest regions of the US! You will love the Mugo Pine's fresh scent and easy care.

The Mugo Pine is a lovely mounded pine shrub with deep green fragrant needles. Branches grow upward and are often described as candles. Small brown cones decorate this distinctive bush and add interest and a treat for wildlife and birds

The Mugo Pine makes a great privacy hedge. The dense foliage is sure to keep out any sights you want to avoid and nosy neighbors from peering in. Plant about 6 feet apart where you would like to have privacy.

If you are seeking a nice evergreen specimen shrub for the front of your home, plant a Mugo Pine on each side of a window. This creates a softening affect that breaks up the wall and adds character to your home. Under the windows you can plant your choice of shrubs. For tons of blooms and color, plant knockout roses in the back and drift roses in the front.

If you prefer evergreens, try a mix of Gold Mop Cypress and Junipers; this will offer year-round foliage, as well as rich texture and striking color contrast. Mugo Pines are great anchors for the corners of your home as well. Plant just one or groups of three for even more impact. This stunning and unique specimen shrub Pine is a great substitute for Junipers.

The Mugo Pine is very low maintenance. This evergreen shrub is very hardy and rarely encounters issues with pests and disease. The Mugo Pine is salt and pollution tolerant and even deer resistant. Once established these tree-shrubs are drought tolerant.

Mugo Pines are very cold hardy and thrive in growing zones 2 to 7.

Plant your Mugo Pine in full to part sun for best results. This tough shrub is adaptable to most well-drained soils. Fertilize when planting and once yearly in spring with our balanced, slow release fertilizer. There is no need to prune your Mugo Pine.

The Mugo Pine stays beautiful year-round and requires no care once it is established. Treat your landscape to the Mugo Pine! Order today!

Why Is My Mugo Pine Browning?

There are a few reasons why browning may occur in this shrub including: damage to the root system, frost damage, drought or fungal issues to name a few. Browing in different places on the pine could be signs of a fungal infection. Spraying a preventative fungicide can help prevent help prevent conditions like tip blight and needle blight.

What Are Good Companion Plants For This Pine?

Japanese Maples, Gold Mop Cypress and Junipers are great companions for your cold hardy pine which thrives in zones 3-7. The Mugo is perfect for creating a dense privacy screen, used as ground cover or to serve as an evergreen in a rock garden.

How Often Should You Water Your Mugo?

Water when necessary to keep the soil moist throughout the summer season and never allow the soil to get completely dried out. Check if the top 2 inches of the soil are dry before watering again. Once this drought tolerant shrub is established, it will need less water. Adding a layer of mulch will help to protect the root system and maintain moisture.

The Mugo Pine is very low maintenance. This evergreen shrub is very hardy and rarely encounters issues with pests and disease. The Mugo Pine is salt and pollution tolerant and even deer resistant. Once established these tree-shrubs are drought tolerant.

Mugo Pine shrubs do need to be watered well for the first few months in order to encourage a deep and healthy root system. Water deeply about 2 times per week. We recommend watering your trees as soon as they arrive even before you plant them. This will ensure that the roots are moist and ready for planting. Adding 2-3 inches of mulch is a great choice for newly planted Mugo Pines. This will help keep the soil moist during the crucial early period when the roots are acclimating to their new home. It also protects the roots from extreme temps. While pines will tolerate dry conditions, you will get the best growth out of your plant by watering them when the soil dries out.

Mugo Pines are very cold hardy and thrive in growing zones 2 to 7.

Plant your Mugo Pine in full to part sun for best results. While it prefers moist, well-drained loam soil the Mugo Pine is adaptable to most well-drained soils. Fertilize when planting and once yearly in spring with our balanced, slow release fertilizer. If you want to prune for shape or size control prune in early spring.

The Mugo Pine makes a great privacy hedge. The dense foliage is sure to keep out any sights you want to avoid and nosy neighbors from peering in. Plant about 6 feet apart where you would like to have privacy. 

If you are seeking a nice evergreen specimen shrub or tree for the front of your home, plant a Mugo Pine on each side of a window. This creates a softening affect that breaks up the wall and adds character to your home. Under the windows you can plant your choice of shrubs. For tons of blooms and color, plant knockout roses in the back and drift roses in the front. If you prefer evergreens, try a mix of Gold Mop Cypresses and junipers; this will offer year-round foliage, as well as rich texture and striking color contrast. Mugo Pines are great anchors for the corners of your home as well. Plant just one or groups of three for even more impact.