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    Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus leucodermis 'Mint Truffle'
    • Mint Truffle Bosnian Pine

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle' plant details

    Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, disease-resistant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Densely packed, dark green needles along incurving branches create a compact, well proportioned conifer. Tolerant to a wide variety of conditions and resistant to pest and disease. Also sold a Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle'. An Iseli Nursery introduction.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    A dense, pyramidal pine with handsome, dark-green foliage. A dwarf introduction with a tasteful name!

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Pinus leucodermis (heldreichii) 'Mint Truffle' A stunning fine textured evergreen with long thin mint-green needles that emerge white; shape is broad and rounded with finely textured needles covering every shoot completely; highly tolerant and disease resistant, it makes a beautiful year round display

    By: Kigi Nursery

    I predict we will sell a ton of these, not only is the plant great looking, it has a name people will buy.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle' plant

    How to Grow Pinus heldreichii 'Mint Truffle'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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