Pinus mugo mugo (Mugho Pine) with fresh growth (candles) on evergreen tree pruned as a low wide shrub

Pinus mugo mugo, Mugho Pine, is a compact shrub adapted to many summer-dry climate gardens. This evergreen tree is pruned as a low wide shrub, with fresh growth (candles) adding a burst of color to the landscape. Native to the mediterranean region, Mugho Pine thrives in well-drained soil and full sun exposure. This shrub is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal water in summer-dry climates. Mugho Pine is commonly used as a low maintenance, ornamental shrub in gardens and landscapes.