Ophir Mugo Pine

Ophir Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo 'Ophir')

Ophir Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo 'Ophir') is a striking dwarf conifer prized for its brilliant golden-yellow winter color and compact, mounded form. Throughout the growing season, it maintains a bright green hue, transitioning to golden tones as temperatures drop. This seasonal color shift, along with its neat shape and small size, makes it a vibrant addition to rock gardens, borders, and container plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Ophir' features dense, short needles that glow golden-yellow in winter, creating a standout focal point in the cold season landscape. During spring and summer, its foliage returns to a fresh green color. This cultivar maintains a low, rounded habit, typically growing 1 to 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide over time, and remains compact without pruning.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best color
• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Low to moderate; water regularly during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Rock gardens and alpine settings
• Bright accent in foundation plantings
• Winter interest in conifer beds or borders
• Small garden focal points
• Containers and trough gardens

Low Maintenance Care

• Does not require pruning to maintain shape
• Water regularly during the first two growing seasons
• Mulch to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots
• Fertilize lightly in spring if desired
• Highly cold-hardy and adaptable to poor soils

Why Choose Ophir Mugo Pine

• Seasonal gold color adds vibrant winter interest
• Compact, rounded form fits small spaces
• Excellent choice for rock gardens and borders
• Very low-maintenance and slow-growing
• Provides a colorful evergreen focal point year-round

Ophir Mugo Pine offers brilliant winter color and dependable evergreen structure, making it a cheerful and compact focal point that brightens the garden throughout the year.