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Pinus heldreichii 'Smidtii'

Bosnian pine

  • Conifer
  • 40-50 cm high
  • Evergreen
  • Very hardy
  • For a sunny position
A very slow growing selection , eventually growing conical. The sharp, rich green needles are upward facing.

Garden use

Use

Along path Pot Slope Hedge Small garden Shrub border Solitary Small groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Dry bed

Ornamental value and special features

Wintergreen Very long ornamental value

Growth

Slow

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 40 - 50 cm
Growth habit wide
Growth rate slow
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny
Moisture dry, average
Soil fertility normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Pinus heldreichii 'Smidtii'
Genus Pinus
Family Pinaceae
Common names Bosnian pine
Parentage Seedling Selection
Breeder Eugen Smidt
Pinus
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