Pine, Bosnian
Pinus heldreichii
Pinaceae - Pine
Description
Leaves: Needles in bundles of 2; 2" to 4" long; remain on tree 5-6 years.
Twigs/buds: Twigs whitish, with rough texture resembling a snake’s skin; thick. Buds brown; tips often whitish; egg-shaped to oblong, not resinous.
Flowers/fruit: Monoecious. Fruit a woody cone; 4" to 5" long; yellow-brown; purple when young.
Bark: Ash gray when older.
Wood: Information unavailable.
General: A native of the Balkans, Italy; should grow well in Utah. Similar to Austrian pine, but more compact. Salt tolerant. Shade intolerant.
Landscape Use: Not common in Utah, but should be planted more; tough. Several cultivars available, including a dwarf. Zones 5-7.
Cultivars: 'Green Bun', Satillit'.
Characteristics
General
Family | Pinaceae - Pine |
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Cultivar Availability | Yes |
Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
Type | Conifer |
Utah Native | No |
Growth
Growth Rate | Low |
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Mature Height | Medium |
Longevity | High |
Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
Crown Shapes | Pyramidal |
Ornamental
Bark | No |
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Fall Color | No |
Flowers | No |
Foliage | Yes |
Fruit | No |
Tolerance
Shade | Low |
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Salt | High |
Drought | High |
Poor Drainage | Low |
Alkalinity | High |
Transplanting | Medium |