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Fastigiata Mugo Pine

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Fastigiata Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo 'Fastigiata')

Fastigiata Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo 'Fastigiata') is a narrow, upright-growing selection of Mugo Pine valued for its dense branching and formal, columnar habit. Unlike the broad, spreading forms typical of the species, this cultivar grows vertically with tightly held branches and dark green needles, making it ideal for small spaces where vertical structure and evergreen color are needed year-round.

Distinctive Features

'Fastigiata' stands out with its tightly upright, almost pillar-like form that gradually tapers with age. Its stiff, dark green needles are densely packed, creating a lush, full texture from base to tip. This slow-growing pine maintains its architectural shape naturally and is especially useful in narrow garden beds, entryways, or as a vertical accent in mixed borders.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
  • Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
  • Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7

Ideal Uses

  • Vertical accent in small gardens or narrow beds
  • Formal foundation plantings and entryways
  • Structure in mixed borders or conifer gardens
  • Containers for patios or architectural spaces
  • Low-maintenance evergreen screen or hedge

Low Maintenance Care

  • Maintains its shape naturally without pruning
  • Water consistently during the first few years
  • Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
  • Fertilize lightly in spring if needed
  • Cold-hardy and tolerant of wind and poor soils

Why Choose Fastigiata Mugo Pine

  • Columnar form brings vertical structure to tight spaces
  • Dense, dark green foliage provides year-round texture
  • Slow-growing and very low maintenance
  • Perfect alternative to upright junipers or boxwoods
  • Provides a narrow evergreen focal point in formal or modern landscapes

Fastigiata Mugo Pine offers bold vertical presence and consistent evergreen color in a compact, low-maintenance form, making it a standout focal point in both traditional and contemporary designs.

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