Evergreen Dwarf Mountain Pine — Pinus Mugo 'Mops', 30cm

Pinus mugo (Dwarf Mountain Pine, cultivar 'Mops') is a true pine — dense, dark green needles and a naturally compact, slow-growing habit that suits bonsai without heavy pruning. Unlike the Dwarf Alberta Spruce elsewhere in this category (which is a spruce, not a pine, and included as the closest available alternative), this is a genuine Pinus species, sold as an already-growing plant rather than seed. Still wants full sun and resents constantly wet roots, like any pine.