A perfectly shaped, tough-as-nails dwarf pine tree, ‘Tannenbaum’ offers an open shape in youth but matures to a compact, pyramidal form. Botanical Name- Pinus mugo ‘Tannenbaum’ Pronunciation- PY-nus MEW-goh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil; but very adaptable Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ – upright pine vs airy white blooms 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
