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Pinus mugo 'pumilio' 17cm

Name: Pinus mugo 'pumilio' 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Pinuspumilio17cm
Price: 12.0 EUR
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€12,00

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Evergreen mountain conifer for outdoors · Pinaceae · very low broad flattened cushion

Pinus mugo Pumilio Group

A compact cushioned habit that holds its shape with ease 🧩

Family: Pinaceae · Pot diameter: 17cm · Height: approx. 20cm

Low broad cushion
Evergreen ground structure
Very cold hardy
For slopes & rock gardens

Pinus mugo Pumilio Group spreads into a low, dense evergreen cushion that embraces stone and supplies a steady green base in every season. Short branches extend almost horizontally and lift only at their ends, creating broad, calm relief rather than a tall shrub. On a slope, in a rock garden or a large architectural pot, it organises the ground naturally and brings lasting green depth to the planting.

Dark green needles remain dense throughout the year, while small brown cones may appear on mature plants. The group is naturally variable, so individual plants can differ slightly in height, spread and density.

What makes it special

Its true signature is a very broad, flattened outline, clearly lower and more ground-hugging than the irregular domed form of Pinus mugo subsp. mugo.

Broad flattened dome

Branches open sideways to build a cushion far wider than it is tall.

Lifted outer tips

Only the terminal tips turn towards the light, bringing gentle movement to the surface.

Dense evergreen base

Paired dark needles fill the layers and maintain dense evergreen cover close to the ground.

Why you will love it: it visually covers generous width with a low, calm evergreen form, making rockwork or a slope feel complete.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Low green flow · full sun · mature spread 2–3m or more at great age.

Planting position

Low green flow

Use on a sunny slope, in a large rock garden or spacious pot with excellent drainage. Allow roughly 2–3m for free long-term development and do not crowd it between tall shrubs.

Colour & compatibility

Green cushion, upright lines

The low dark-green surface gains depth from fine upright tufts and luminous aromatic plants.

Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ — upright blue tufts that provide cool contrast in the same dry, well-drained soil.
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ — aromatic purple colour in the same well-drained setting.
Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ — a cool blue mat in a separate lower layer.

Care at a glance

Light

Full sun keeps the cushion dense and low; light shade is tolerated but lengthens the outer tips.

Watering

Water deeply until established, then only after the root zone has drained well; never allow water to sit beneath the broad base.

Climate & hardiness

Exceptionally cold hardy, RHS H7; in hot lowland sites avoid reflected heat and prolonged root-zone drought.

Safety

Rigid needles and cones are not intended for consumption; place the plant away from very narrow paths.

Detailed care Complete care guide Eight practical points for a dense evergreen base and free horizontal development.

Position

Full sun keeps the cushion dense and low; light shade is tolerated but lengthens the outer tips.

Watering

Water deeply until established, then only after the root zone has drained well; never allow water to sit beneath the broad base.

Soil

Rocky or sandy, poor to moderately fertile soil with fast drainage and ample air around the roots.

Feeding

Feed very lightly and only when spring growth is clearly weak; excess growth loosens the broad cushion.

Seasonal behaviour

Exceptionally cold hardy, RHS H7; in hot lowland sites avoid reflected heat and prolonged root-zone drought.

Pruning & clearing

Shorten soft spring candles selectively only where a tip breaks the outline; do not shear flat or cut into old bare wood.

Safety

Rigid needles and cones are not intended for consumption; place the plant away from very narrow paths.

Reading the plant

Yellowing near a wet centre often indicates waterlogging, while thinning confined to shaded inner needles can be normal renewal.

Development over time How the pine cushion spreads Three stages from a low young cluster to the very broad mature outline.

Low young cluster

The first short branches spread from the base in many directions.

Horizontal arms

Lateral lines lengthen and overlap without lifting a tall centre.

Very broad mature cushion

Over decades the low mass occupies substantial width and lifts only at the ends.

Mature habit & dimensions

established mature plant

Height 1–1.5mSpread 2–3mVery low broad pine cushion

At maturity, Pinus mugo Pumilio Group forms a very low, broad pine cushion with deep-green evergreen foliage. Over many decades it may exceed its usual garden spread, so it needs open ground rather than a tight corner.

Form through time

two real states

Real change in habitDeep-green evergreen foliage

Low young clusterThe first short branches spread from the base in many directions.

Very broad mature cushionOver decades the low mass occupies substantial width and lifts only at the ends.

The two studies connect the low young base with mature horizontal arms and lifted outer tips.

What to expect after planting: The young base stays low while lateral branches begin to spread gradually. Its characteristic broad silhouette becomes more evident with age as the plant expands mainly outwards rather than upwards.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Science nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

A horticultural group, not a clone

Pinus mugo Pumilio Group is a formal group of plants sharing key characteristics, not one completely uniform clonal cultivar; this explains modest natural differences between plants.

Resin-coated spring candles

New growth begins as a cluster of resin-coated candles at each shoot tip; as the needles open, they create radial tufts at the branch ends.

Two kinds of cones

The same plant produces separate pollen and seed cones; young female cones may be purple before maturing to dark brown.

Scales protecting winged seeds

A mature cone is not a fruit: each woody scale protects small winged seeds that are released as the cone dries and opens.

Frequently asked questions

Six specific answers covering position, water, soil, space and correct seasonal care.

01What position suits Pinus mugo Pumilio Group best?

Full sun keeps the cushion dense and low; light shade is tolerated but lengthens the outer tips.

02How should Pinus mugo Pumilio Group be watered?

Water deeply until established, then only after the root zone has drained well; never allow water to sit beneath the broad base.

03What soil does Pinus mugo Pumilio Group need?

Rocky or sandy, poor to moderately fertile soil with fast drainage and ample air around the roots.

04How much room does Pinus mugo Pumilio Group need at maturity?

An established plant commonly reaches about 1–1.5m high and 2–3m across, with natural variation between sites.

05Does it stay tiny forever?

No. It remains lower than a typical pine but can spread considerably over many decades.

06Is every plant identical?

Not exactly. Pinus mugo Pumilio Group contains naturally variable low forms, so modest differences are expected.

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Pinus mugo 'pumilio' 17cm

Pinus mugo 'pumilio' 17cm

Pinus mugo Pumilio Group

What makes it special

Broad flattened dome

Lifted outer tips

Dense evergreen base

Low green flow

Green cushion, upright lines

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Position

Watering

Soil

Feeding

Seasonal behaviour

Pruning & clearing

Safety

Reading the plant

Low young cluster

Horizontal arms

Very broad mature cushion

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

A horticultural group, not a clone

Resin-coated spring candles

Two kinds of cones

Scales protecting winged seeds

Frequently asked questions

Pinus mugo 'pumilio' 17cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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