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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 15, 2018
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    Look for dwarf varieties of Mugo Pine for best results in containers.
    Pots should be about as wide as they are high for best insulation of the roots. Clay pots are heavier than plastic but are more stable in windy conditions.
    Instead, use a soil-based compost, with good organic matter content and preferably some perlite or pumice to make the mix porous, which keeps air in the soil.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/mugo-pine-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    June 10, 2018
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    From the description of your informed planting process and due diligence it sounds like you did nothing wrong. The drying/dying needles in the lower foliar canopy may be simply from shading and natural senescence/shedding of lower growth as the new growth at the top develops. I wouldn't worry about the browning of the lowest needles. What counts is does the new growth at the top look green and growing and not wilting and drying up.
    From the second photo, most of the top growth looks great. Only the tip in front appears wilted, or maybe just tweaked in handling. If that's all that appears compromised then you don't have anything to worry about at this time in my opinion.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 17, 2018
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    This article will help you with pruning technique.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/do-mugo-pines-need-pruning.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    August 30, 2018
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    A mugo pine won't take well to major crown reduction pruning, you will bare the stems which may not resprout. You may be left with ugly stubs and dieback, and maybe the beginning of the end.
    Light crown reduction is possible by an experienced professional. Or consider transplanting to a better location on your property, or selling/trading to exchange for a new, smaller plant.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 17, 2019
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    Mugo pine will grow in a wide range of soil types. Your clay soil should be fine if it drains reasonably well.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/mugo-pine-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 4, 2019
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    To keep the mugo pine a certain size, cut the mugo pine candles in half in springtime. And you will have to do that each spring. If you decide to take it out, you need to remove the roots or it may try to grow back.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/do-mugo-pines-need-pruning.htm

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