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Buy Pinus heldreichii

Also Known As

Pinus heldreichii var. l.
Pinus leucodermis
Bosnian Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-70'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

4a-8b

8 to 12 inches tall - bare root | $11.67

Shipping flat rate $12

Fewer than 25 at Red Panda Nursery

12 to 14 inches tall - bare root | $14.38

Shipping flat rate $12

Fewer than 4 at Red Panda Nursery

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Pinus heldreichii plant details

Pinus heldreichii is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus heldreichii

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 70 FT - tall
Uses: bare root shipping available, border plant, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus heldreichii

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Bosnian pine is a delightful and distinctive conifer to 50-80' with dark-green needles in pairs which form very dense foliage on striking upright branches that are decorated with small cones of brilliant purple-blue before mellowing to brown, mature bark is a lovely shade of gray; tolerates a variety of sites, but prefers cool summer climates. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

The Bosnian Pine is similar in appearance and habit to our own native Bristlecone Pine, and both thrive in extreme mountainous conditions where few other tree species can survive. Both species have thick, stocky branches with dense tufts of short needles, although the two species are not very closely related genetically. Like other high elevation pines, the Bosnian Pine likes well drained soil is and extremely drought tolerant once established.