Sunshine Variegated Mugo Pine, Dwarf Conifer Bonsai Starter Tree - Live Plant

Pinus mugo ‘Sunshine’ is a highly distinctive and sought-after dwarf mugo pine prized for its bright golden-yellow variegation and dense, compact habit. Unlike standard green mugo pines, ‘Sunshine’ produces needles with bold yellow banding, giving the plant a luminous, almost glowing appearance—especially in spring and early summer. This cultivar maintains a naturally tidy, rounded form with minimal pruning required, making it an excellent choice for collector gardens, rock gardens, troughs, containers, and small landscapes. Its unique coloration and slow growth rate make it a standout specimen among conifers.

Key Features:

• Landscape Uses: Specimen planting; rock and alpine gardens; containers and bonsai-style plantings; small garden spaces; conifer collections
• Plant Type: Dwarf evergreen conifer
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun (best color in full sun)
• Mature Size: 2-3 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide (over many years) 
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 2-8
• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy or rocky soils
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Please Note:

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)