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- Q.Jakobsen Mugo Pine - I'm interested in the Jakobsen mugo pine. I'm having difficulty locating it. Also, I'm in zone 8a. The local garden ...
- Q.Mature Dwarf Mugo Pines Are Almost All Brown With Needles Falling Off. Could They Be Drowning From Too Much Rain? - Mugos are around 40 years old and always healthy. They are turning brown quickly with falling needles - less than ...
- Q.I Sent A Question Earlier This Evening About My Mugo Pines And, After Speaking With My Husband, Have More To Add - We were away for 10 days and he noticed it when he opened the drapes this morning. I noticed tonight ...
- Q.Needles Falling Off A Mugo Pine Just Below This Years New Growth - How can I treat this?
- Q.Dwarf Mugo Pine Branches Dropping Down Not Standing Straight Up - Branches laying flat not standing upright. What is wrong?
- Q.The Tips Of My Recently Planted Mugho Pine Are Turning Brown. I Water It Deeply Once A Week. - I added compost to to soil and mulched with about 2" of fine bark. Do you think too much or ...
- Q.What Can I Use To Treat Rust On A Mugho Pine Shrub? (for Organic Gardening) - in the spring I used (garden safe) Fungicide 3. It did promote new growth but the branches are covered in ...
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bonnie.sims on
November 15, 2019
23435, zone 8aQ.Jakobsen Mugo Pine
I'm interested in the Jakobsen mugo pine. I'm having difficulty locating it. Also, I'm in zone 8a. The local garden suppliers sell the Pumilo mugo pine. So I'm wondering if I can find the Jakobsen, will it grow in my zone. Everything I can find it says zone 7.
Answered by
carolinegwen on
November 16, 2019
Certified ExpertA.We don't recommend retail sources, but I suggest you ask your local garden nursery if they can order this variety for you, or check Amazon, eBay or Etsy to order online. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/mugo-pine-information.htm
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Anonymous on
February 28, 2020Q.Mature dwarf mugo pines are almost all brown with needles falling off. Could they be drowning from too much rain?
Mugos are around 40 years old and always healthy. They are turning brown quickly with falling needles - less than two weeks. Only about 1/4th of the plants are green. What is most likely cause? Can they be saved? Weather is fluctuating but still below 20 degree nights and more snow on the way. Were fed with Hollytone in the fall. Foundation plants in front of house.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Overly wet conditions could be the problem which could contribute to root rot or fungal disease. Pest infestation is also a possibility. It's hard to tell from the photo. I would contact the local extension service in your area for a definitive diagnosis. Did you by any chance use a salt de-icer that is getting into the ground near them? That could kill them.
https://extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/mugo-pine-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-drying-bottom.htm
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Anonymous on
February 28, 2020Q.I sent a question earlier this evening about my Mugo pines and, after speaking with my husband, have more to add
We were away for 10 days and he noticed it when he opened the drapes this morning. I noticed tonight when I came home from work. The fact that we didn't see that earlier is why I think it just happened. I see these out the window each day, so it is almost as if it happened overnight. Also, we had cold winds up to 70 miles per hour on Sunday and Monday. Today is Wednesday. Could it be wind damage? Can they recover?
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GKH_Susan on
March 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I don't think it's wind damage. I suspect water logging, poor aeration for roots, but I don't know your soil and drainage factors.
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ric.a.zimmerman on
June 9, 2020
Old Lyme Ct zone 6Q.Needles Falling Off A Mugo Pine Just Below This Years New Growth
How can I treat this?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I suspect Diplodia Blight. These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/diplodia-pine-tip-blight.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-browning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-drying-bottom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/mugo-pine-information.htm
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Anonymous on
July 16, 2020Q.Dwarf mugo pine branches dropping down not standing straight up
Branches laying flat not standing upright. What is wrong?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 17, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Research says that these should be pruned every year to keep them bushy and upright. Here's an article on how to prune mugo pine: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/do-mugo-pines-need-pruning.htm
I'm also including a link that will help you check on the growing conditions for your dwarf pine:
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Anonymous on
July 8, 2022Q.The Tips Of My Recently Planted Mugho Pine Are Turning Brown. I Water It Deeply Once A Week.
I added compost to to soil and mulched with about 2" of fine bark. Do you think too much or too little water?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 19, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Since it is newly planted, try watering it twice a week. It needs well draining soil, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/mugo-pine-information.htm
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August 11, 2023Q.What Can I Use To Treat Rust On A Mugho Pine Shrub? (for Organic Gardening)
in the spring I used (garden safe) Fungicide 3. It did promote new growth but the branches are covered in rusted needles. Will those branches regrow with treatment?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 13, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Fungicides do best at preventing fungal diseases, not curing it. Your best bet is to prevent any further disease by making sure your plant has good air circulation, plenty of sun, no overhead watering, and cleaning up any needles that drop.
You can prune out the affected branches if it's not extensive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/mugo-pine-information.htm
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