Mugo Pine vs Korean Boxwood - TreeTime.ca

Mugo Pine vs Korean Boxwood

Buxus microphylla Koreana

Pinus mugo

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Mugo Pine

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Korean Boxwood seeds at SeedTime.ca.

The Mugo Pine is a smaller evergreen that is commonly seen in small city lots or up against houses or commercial buildings. Its slow growth allows for a long life without ever getting too large.

It is a very attractive tree that seldom gets the attention it deserves outside of professional landscapers. Mugo Pine is an extremely hardy, adaptable evergreen.

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Mugo Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: mountain pine, swiss mountain pine