Pinus mugo ‘Pesto’, (Pesto Mugo Pine)
Price range: $60.00 through $110.00
Pesto Mugo Pine is an exciting TRUdwarf® mugo pine with a unique spreading habit. Its vibrant green needles contrast strongly with its attractive brownish purple buds. Maintaining its ground-hugging form with minimal or no pruning, it is a low maintenance choice. As an extremely adaptable, hardy, consistent, & reliable species; it an attractive and excellent choice for many areas. This cultivar is well-suited to various soil types and is tolerant of drought once established, making it a hardy and versatile landscape choice.
- Size (10yr): 1 ft tall, 3 ft wide
- Form: Dense, rounded habit
- Zone: 2–7
- Light: Full sun
- Water: Low to moderate, prefers well-drained soils
- Bloom: Cones in late spring to summer
- Dormancy: Evergreen