| General Description | A small to large sized evergreen which varies in form and size. . The needles persist for more than 5 years and are dark green in colour, resisting winter burn. |
| ID Characteristic | Needles are in 2's, stiff and curved protuberances left by abscised leaves. It has a general dwarfed appearance and has small resinous buds, which can be hard to see. There is also a dark ring around the cone tip. The bark on this dwarf plant is also very scaly. |
| Shape | Globose shape and dense with short branches. |
| Landscape | Best used in groups or mass plantings; it is possibly a good specimen suitable for foundation planting and evergreen borders. It is also one of the few pines that is tolerant of some shade. |
| Cultivation | This plant requires full sun but can tolerate some shade which makes this such a distinct shrub. The Mops Dwarf Mugo Pine prefers moist, well drained soils. |
| Pests | Sawfly and pine needle scale are sometimes troublesome. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The bark is grey plated but does not peel. When leaves abscise, rough protuberances are left. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | The bud arrangement is in whorls, scales are close and can be appressed. Bud colour is a reddish-brown and the scales are encrusted with resin. The bud size varies from .5-1 cm long and are oblong-ovoid in shape. |
| Leaf Description | The needles are medium - dark green and are 2-5 cm long and are two per fascicle. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are monoecious and have no ornamental value. |
| Fruit Description | Cones are 2-5 cm long, they are dark brown in colour and are quite glossy. |
| Colour Description | The colour does not change throughout the seasons. It stays the same shade of dark green all year round. |
