Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo Turra

Origin: NC State: mountains of central and southern EuropeZones: 2a to 7b per NC State

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

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Preparation

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How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

No pet toxicity verdict is available for this plant: ASPCA has no page that assesses it (searched by species and common names). That is a gap, not an all-clear.

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Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 2a to 7b per NC State
Light: Full sun.
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: Species: a dense, multi stemmed shrub or a tree up to about 25 ft (7.6 m) tall and wide; NC State's size range is 20 to 25 ft (6 to 7.6 m) tall and 25 to 30 ft (7.6 to 9 m) wide. Many dwarf varieties average 2 to 5 ft (0.6 to 1.5 m) tall with an outward spread. Growth is slow (NC State).
Family: Pinaceae (NC State)

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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