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Common name: Indigo Eyes Bosnian Pine

Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Distribution: Balkan Peninsula, S Italy

Habitat: Prefers well-drained soils. Slow growing but will reach a height of 15-20' and a spread of 6-8'. Sun to light shade.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5 (-20 to -10 °F; -28.9 to -23.3 °C)

Life form: Evergreen tree

Description: Named for the color of its cones. 3-4" long indigo blue cones mature to yellow/brown. Compact upright habit. Evergreen with stiff, lustrous dark green needles. Bright cobalt cones that gradually turn brown during summer.