Paul's Dwarf Mountain Pine
Did you know?
Paul's Dwarf Mountain Pine trees (Pinus mugo 'Paul's Dwarf') were first created in Boring, Oregon at the Iseli Nursery in 1986. They were named after Paul Halladin - the veteran propagation manager at Iseli Nursery.
Size
Up to 3 feet tall and wide
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Dark grayish-green needles typically only reach 1 inch in length and grow 2-ranked on dense, irregular branches. The flowers and fruit are ornamentally insignificant.
Pests & Diseases
Rusts, wood rots, sawflies, borers, scale
Landscape Use
Great as a specimen, in massing, and in foundational plantings
Care Practices
Plant in moist, loamy, well-drained soil in an area with full sun. These cold hardy trees perform best in areas with cool summer climates, and they can tolerate a variety of soils, mild drought, and urban pollution. Prune annually in early spring to maintain dwarf habit.
Native Range
Mountainous regions of central and southern Europe