A compact, dense selection of mugo pine with rich green needles and a naturally rounded habit. Suited for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and mass plantings. This tough evergreen tolerates cold winters, wind, and a range of soil types, provided drainage is good. Its low-maintenance nature and year-round color make it a reliable landscape staple.
Botanical Name- Pinus mugo ‘Kalous’ Pronunciation- PY-nus MEW-goh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Duchess of Cornwall Clematis – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest 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
