The Dwarf Mountain Pine Tree Form, or Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' Std., is a slow-growing evergreen conifer grafted onto a short trunk to create a charming, lollipop-shaped miniature tree. Its short, slightly twisted needles are a deep, rich green for most of the year, developing golden tips in winter for added seasonal interest. At maturity, the compact ball-shaped canopy reaches up to 3 to 4 feet wide and up to 4 feet tall on its standard form. This eye-catching plant works beautifully in garden beds, rock gardens, and containers on a patio or terrace.
This variety is one of the most dense and uniform Mugo Pines available, offering a naturally neat, rounded form that requires very little intervention to maintain. It is deer and rabbit resistant, tolerates urban conditions and poor soils, and is wind tolerant, making it a highly adaptable and low-maintenance choice for a wide range of landscapes. Insignificant cream-colored flowers appear in spring and are followed by small brown cones. Its year-round evergreen foliage ensures consistent visual interest in every season.
Dwarf Mountain Pine Tree Form Care
Plant your Dwarf Mountain Pine Tree Form in a location that receives full sun to maintain its dense, compact shape. It grows well in most well-drained soil types, including clay, loam, and sand, and adapts to poor soils without issue. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish, then reduce frequency once the plant is settled in. Each spring, apply a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins to keep the tree healthy and vigorous. This plant does best in climates with cold winters and cooler summers, and it is not well suited to intense heat and high humidity.
One of the great advantages of this variety is that it requires almost no pruning to hold its naturally rounded shape. When pruning is needed, trim back only the new growth of the current season, or remove any dead or damaged branches as necessary. Avoid cutting into old wood, as this can damage the plant's form. Because it is grafted onto a standard trunk, inspect the graft union periodically and remove any shoots that sprout from below it to keep the tree form intact.
Dwarf Mountain Pine Tree Form Spacing
Plant your Dwarf Mountain Pine Tree Form with at least 4 to 5 feet of space on all sides to allow the canopy to spread fully without crowding. It works well as a specimen or focal point in smaller gardens, rock gardens, and mixed evergreen plantings. When growing in a container, choose a pot with at least a 20-inch diameter and ensure it has adequate drainage. Keep this plant away from areas with consistently wet or waterlogged soil, as it will not tolerate standing water.
Dwarf Mountain Pine Tree Form Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 7 |
| Plant Type: Trees |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Habit: Rounded, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Cream |
| Flower Description: Insignificant |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green with Golden Tips in Winter |
| Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought, Wind, Poor Soil, Urban Conditions |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Rock Gardens, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Dwarf Mountain Pine Tree Form |
| Other Name(s): Sherwood Compact Mugo Pine, Swiss Mountain Pine |
| Scientific Name: Pinus mugo 'Sherwood Compact' Std. |
- SKU:
- 1231029519-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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