Plant of the Day
Tuesday 25 February 2025
This was a great example of a mature Pinus mugo (mountain pine, dwarf pine, Swiss mountain pine) which is an excellent evergreen to provide structure in a garden. This large, spreading shrub or small tree has short, dark green needles in pairs. The species is native to the mountain ranges of Europe, including the Pyrenees, Alps, Carpathians and Appenines.
Jill Raggett












