Pinus mugo 'HUMPY' dwaf mountain pine
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,5-0,8m
usual width
0,5-1,5m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Humpy is a very beautiful variety of dwarf mountain pine introduced in 1979. It grows extremely slowly into a cushion-like, mound-forming shrub that is some 50 cm tall and a little over one meter wide in 15 years. Its evergreen needles are short, stiff, rich green, and are borne in pairs. Annual growths are small and make numerous little “heads” which emphasizes plant’s dense and compact habit.Humpy is suitable for conifer gardens as well as large rockeries. We use this type of cushion-forming pines for gardens of Mediterranean style where prostrate and low growing habit is typical. It will look great mixed with other plants of entirely different shape, offering them beautiful undergrowth.
Pines can be kept smaller by reducing the size of new shoots in mid spring, however, Humpy grows so slowly that you will be happy for every centimeter. They need full sun and well-drained soil that will not be too alkaline.No fertilizing required. Fully hardy to about -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 14-02-2012
