Pinus heldreichii
Bosnian Pine
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Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) - Description
The Bosnian pine (Pinus heldreichii, synonym P. leucodermis; family Pinaceae) is a species of pine native to mountainous areas of the Balkans and southern Italy. It can be found in the mountains of Bosnia, southwestern Bulgaria, Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, northern Greece (south to Mount Olympus), and locally in southern Italy (it is the symbol of the Pollino National Park), growing at 900–2,500 metres (3,000–8,200 ft) altitude.
Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
