RedCrocus Pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine | Evergreen Shrub for Rock Gardens & Containers | Low-Maintenance and Deer-Resistant | Full Sun to Partial Shade 5 Gallon
.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Pumilio' Swiss Mountain Pine Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' Tree Form Description This compact evergreen shrub features dense, dark green needles and a rounded, bushy form. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens and rockeries, it adds year-round color and texture to your landscape. Suggested Uses Perfect for borders, rock gardens, container planting, and as ground cover. Its low height makes it suitable for alpine and Mediterranean-style gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Pumilio' Swiss Mountain Pine Pinus mugo 'Pumilio' Tree Form Common Name: Pumilio' Swiss Mountain Pine Size & Growth: Typically 1-2 feet tall and wide, slow-growing Hardiness Zones: 3-6 Foliage Type: Evergreen needles Bloom Time: Not typically flowering Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mild toxicity Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Lavender, sedum, thyme Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Space adequately for air circulation. Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderate watering Soil Type: Sandy or rocky soil preferred Humidity: Tolerant of dry conditions Pruning Instructions: Light pruning to maintain shape, best done in early spring Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and heavy snow; minimal winter protection needed in zones 3-4 Planting Depth: Root ball just below soil surface Fertilization: Apply a slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds