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Mountain pine

Pinus mugo

Deadwood
feature left This tough, rugged European pine is a great species for
as nature bonsai with flexible branches that withstand dramatic
intended
transformations and textured bark that develops with
age. It readily sends out adventitious buds; with increased
ramification and prolonged cultivation, the length of its
needles can be reduced. Compact the foliage pads by
regular pruning to create a very mature-looking tree.

Key features
∙Needles can be thick and
fleshy, so take care to
avoid congested buds.
Thin out strong terminal
growth to promote
adventitious buds.
∙Thin out needles only
where definition between
branches is required, or if
they are dirty. New buds
are likely to form at the
base of old needles.

Looking closer
Top: With careful management
the needle size may be reduced.
Center: Thick, strong roots hold
Deep-textured pot is
on the large side to the cascade in position.
accommodate the root Below: The deadwood feature
system—often a factor is left as it was found: natural
with collected trees character often tops anything
man-made so think twice before
you work on such features.

14in / 35cm tall
Courtesy of John Pitt