Pinus peuce
Macedonian Pine
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Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce) - Description
Pinus peuce (Macedonian pine) (Macedonian: Молика, Molika) is a species of pine native to the mountains of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, the extreme southwest of Serbia, and the extreme north of Greece, growing typically at (600-) 1,000-2,200 (-2,300) m altitude. It often reaches the alpine tree line in this area.
Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce) - 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.
Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce) - 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.
Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce) - 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.
Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
