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Slowmound Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo 'Slowmound'

$1,295.00

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SizePRE-ORDER NOW|2XL EVERGREEN|18-24 in. wide||Ships in|Spring 2027

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Description

An enduring evergreen with rich color and a naturally refined shape that turns any space into a place of balance and beauty 

FEATURES: 

  • Naturally compact, rounded form with dense branching
  • Deep green needles that hold color beautifully all year
  • Slow-growing, uniform, and perfect for small spaces
  • Exceptionally hardy and tolerant of cold, wind, and drought
  • Easy-care and long-lived evergreen for lasting beauty
  • Adds structure, texture, and serenity to the garden
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

Plant Slowmound Mugo Pine in full sun to bring out its richest green tones and maintain its dense form. It pairs wonderfully with gold or silver evergreens for contrast, or with textured plants such as lavender and junipers. Because of its slow, uniform growth, this pine is an ideal choice for formal gardens or low-maintenance natural settings. Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and create a clean, finished look.

Growth Facts

Growth Facts
Hardiness Zone 3-7
Mature Height 3-5' tall
Mature Width 4-5' wide
Exposure Full Sun
Spacing 4-5' apart

Why Plant Slowmound Mugo Pine?

Slowmound Mugo Pine is a masterpiece of quiet strength and enduring beauty. Its name tells the story: a slow-growing pine that forms a full, sculpted mound of lush green needles that stay vibrant through every season. Unlike larger evergreens, Slowmound keeps a modest, well-proportioned size, perfect for smaller gardens or refined landscape designs. Tough yet elegant, it withstands wind, cold, and dry conditions with ease, asking for little while giving structure and color year after year. It is the perfect balance of strength and grace, bringing a timeless, peaceful presence to the landscape.

How to use Slowmound Mugo Pine in the landscape?

Slowmound Mugo Pine is a versatile evergreen that brings depth, texture, and balance to nearly any garden design. Its compact form makes it ideal for foundation beds, rock gardens, and mixed borders. Use it as a single specimen where its sculpted shape can be admired, or plant several together for a rhythmic, low evergreen hedge. It pairs beautifully with flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, or colorful perennials, adding steady structure through the seasons. Its slow growth ensures that it maintains a well-behaved, harmonious shape without ever feeling overgrown.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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