Pine "pug": a description of the plant

The nursery of coniferous plants would not look so effective if it were not complemented by mountain pine. The natural form of Pinus mugo Mugus is charming, but has one drawback - unpredictability. Sometimes grown from pine seeds get a hybrid form and differ from their botanical characteristics. In this case, there is a need for frequent plant transplantation and making adjustments to the growth of the tree, by means of clothespins. It turns out that such plants need care and attention, but what if the owners do not have time for this, but want to create a nursery of coniferous plants in their yard?

You can get out of the situation by choosing another representative of the family, no less beautiful, but not so picky in care - Pinus mugo Mops. Trees of this species, propagated by vaccination, are completely free from defects. This is the best grade of true dwarf conifers, forming an abundant spherical crown.

The botanical characteristics of the species, with which we shall become acquainted later, make a sort of pine "pug" so popular.

Features of growth

The indicators of its annual growth are 8-10 cm in height and 13-15 cm in volume. This can be noted as slow growth. Growth differs uniformity: the pine "pug" first acquires a spherical shape, and in adulthood the right pillow-shaped crown.

Thanks to such features as the slow growth of the plant and the stable formation of the pine crown, many gardeners and landscape designers of the world loved it. Used this plant as an addition to the garden of bonsai, which, of course, aesthetically fits. The variety of wood was discovered in the beginning of the XIX century in Holland.

Description of the life form of the bush

Pine "pug" (mountain) - dwarf shrub, compact compact spherical form. Bushes are longevous: specimens-long-livers grow up to 5 centuries. Adult plants reach an average height of 1.5-1.7 m, rarely 2 m.

Needles differ in gloss, hardness, collected in bundles of 2 pieces. Needles keep on the branches for 3-5 years, after which the pine falls and grows new needles. The color of the bristles is dark green. Cones are of wide-conical section, ovate, up to 6 cm in size. The color of the fruit is brown.

Pine "pug" - an ornamental plant, used for single planting, and as part of landscape groups. Representatives of this variety are characterized by:

• Photophilousness;
• Moisture-loving;
• Reduced requirements for soil;
• Frost resistance.

Where and how to grow a pug?

These bushes grow well and form in the open. Pines, representatives of this genus, are well rooted due to the developed root system, therefore they are distinguished by wind resistance.

Although coniferous soils are not very demanding for obesity, but they grow best on sandy or sandy loam soils. If the sandy rocks in the soil prevail, experts advise adding clay, creating a special ground mixture:

• Turf ground - 2 parts;
• Clay or sand - 1 part.

When planting a plant in the fossa, you can add 250-350 grams of lime.

Rules of care for the pug "pug"

Caring for a dwarf pine includes the selection of fertilizers. For this, a nitroammophosphate compound is introduced (100 g will be sufficient). Systematically, during the first two years after planting, the plant is fed with a complex of mineral fertilizers, in an amount of 30-40 grams.

Pine mountain "mini-pug" - a drought - resistant plant that does not require additional watering. However, young plants need to be poured still necessary: often and abundantly.

Loosening should be carried out as necessary, when the soil is compacted or weed removal is required.

Mulching is carried out using a peat layer of 5-6 cm. As a result, peat is not removed, but mixed with soil.

Pruning is carried out in order to slow the growth of the plant and give the crown extra splendor. For this, parts of the annual growth of branches are cut.

From pests, bushes are affected by pine Hermes. Conifers of this species are prone to defeat by bubble rust and resinous carcinoma.

Getting ready for the winter

Pine "pug" - quite cold-resistant plant. Needles in young shrubs, with the onset of the first spring sun needs protection, otherwise there is a risk of sunburn in the bush.

Adult pines do not require winter protection and easily tolerate frost.

A plant capable of surprisingly complementing any coniferous nursery is the pine "pug", the description of which we provided to you in the article. We hope that this information will be useful and will serve as a tool for raising this wonderful coniferous shrub.