Botanical Name: Pinus leucodermis
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Common Name: Bosnian Pine  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Purple

 

Fruit Season

Intermittent, Persistent

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border

 

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Bosnian Pine is an extremely slow-growing pine with dense, dark green foliage and light bark. Young cones are bright purple, maturing to a deep brown. Native to Yugoslavia's Bosnian Mountains. A slow grower to 40 feet, with a width of about 10 feet, making it well suited to urban landscapes. A lovely specimen, or in groupings.
Best in protected location, as it is subject to winter burn. Plant in full sun, though some sources say it will tolerate a bit of shade. It requires well drained soil, and is somewhat drought tolerant once established, though providing periodic watering will mean it grows a bit faster.