Pinus heldreichii
Bosnian pine
A narrowly conical evergreen tree with dense, bright deep green needles in pairs. Cones oval, blue in first year, ripening pale brown
Other common names
Heldreich's pineBalkan pine
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Blue | ||
| Winter | Green | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring. Cultivars will not come true from seed and can be grafted in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning is best avoided. If necessary, prune between late summer and midwinter to avoid bleeding
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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