A mugo pine that has uniform compact growth. The medium green color of the short small needles, the mounding shape and slow growth all bring things into scale in your favorite trough or railway garden. Botanical Name- Pinus mugo ‘Valley Cushion’ Pronunciation- PY-nus MEW-goh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 2 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil; but very adaptable Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Sedum acre ‘Golden Moss’ – low forms, bright color contrast 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
