Bosnian Pine

Pinus leucodermis

Pronunciation: PY-nus lew-ko-DER-mis
SKU #06555
4-8

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow grower to 40 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, larger with age.

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Description Intriguing specimen with unique purple-blue cones when young, maturing to brown. Dense, pyramidal tree makes a fine landscape specimen, accent tree or windbreak. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Pyramidal
Landscape Use Windbreak
Design Ideas This columnar pine is a great low-maintenance evergreen for suburban homesites or parks. Very useful to separate multistory homes on very narrow lots. Plant densely for a noise-absorbing, wind-cutting wall of green. To appreciate its natural beauty, plant as a single specimen or in groves of three to five.
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Grow Bosnian Pine as a vertical background of evergreen foliage to highlight more spectacular trees in the foreground. Try Eastern Redbud, (Cercis canadensis), Radiant Crabapple, (Malus x 'Radiant')or Red Buckeye, (Aesculus pavia). May also stand nicely with columnar Lombardy Poplar, (Populus nigra 'Italica') or Cologreen Juniper, (Juniperus scopulorum 'Colorgreen').
Care Instructions Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History This coniferous evergreen tree is classified into the Pinaceae, and the genus was classified by the Swede, Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century. This huge genus contains about 90 species of evergreen species from the northern hemisphere around the world. They are perhaps the most important of all commercial timber species. This tree was formerly known as the subspecies P. heldreichii var. leucodermis, but has since been given its own species and P. heldreichii no longer exists in the references, or is simply considered synonymous. P. leucodermis was finalized by Franz Antoine, 1815-1886 a French botanist. By any name, these trees are native to eastern Europe, well known in Bosnia hence the common name, and are also found in Italy.
Lore Pine is one of the primary woods for provincial European furniture making.
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DescriptionIntriguing specimen with unique purple-blue cones when young, maturing to brown. Dense, pyramidal tree makes a fine landscape specimen, accent tree or windbreak. Evergreen.
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Style
Landscape UseWindbreak
Design IdeasThis columnar pine is a great low-maintenance evergreen for suburban homesites or parks. Very useful to separate multistory homes on very narrow lots. Plant densely for a noise-absorbing, wind-cutting wall of green. To appreciate its natural beauty, plant as a single specimen or in groves of three to five.
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsGrow Bosnian Pine as a vertical background of evergreen foliage to highlight more spectacular trees in the foreground. Try Eastern Redbud, (Cercis canadensis), Radiant Crabapple, (Malus x 'Radiant')or Red Buckeye, (Aesculus pavia). May also stand nicely with columnar Lombardy Poplar, (Populus nigra 'Italica') or Cologreen Juniper, (Juniperus scopulorum 'Colorgreen').
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
HistoryThis coniferous evergreen tree is classified into the Pinaceae, and the genus was classified by the Swede, Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century. This huge genus contains about 90 species of evergreen species from the northern hemisphere around the world. They are perhaps the most important of all commercial timber species. This tree was formerly known as the subspecies P. heldreichii var. leucodermis, but has since been given its own species and P. heldreichii no longer exists in the references, or is simply considered synonymous. P. leucodermis was finalized by Franz Antoine, 1815-1886 a French botanist. By any name, these trees are native to eastern Europe, well known in Bosnia hence the common name, and are also found in Italy.
LorePine is one of the primary woods for provincial European furniture making.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bosnian Pine produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Bosnian Pine evergreen or deciduous?
Bosnian Pine is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Bosnian Pine?
Bosnian Pine is Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
Is Bosnian Pine resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Bosnian Pine grow?
Bosnian Pine has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Bosnian Pine?
Bosnian Pine grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use Bosnian Pine in my landscape?
Bosnian Pine is suitable for: Windbreak.
How can I use Bosnian Pine in my garden design?
This columnar pine is a great low-maintenance evergreen for suburban homesites or parks. Very useful to separate multistory homes on very narrow lots. Plant densely for a noise-absorbing, wind-cutting wall of green. To appreciate its natural beauty, plant as a single specimen or in groves of three to five.
What color is the foliage of Bosnian Pine?
Bosnian Pine has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Bosnian Pine?
Good companion plants for Bosnian Pine include: Grow Bosnian Pine as a vertical background of evergreen foliage to highlight more spectacular trees in the foreground. Try Eastern Redbud, (Cercis canadensis), Radiant Crabapple, (Malus x 'Radiant')or Red Buckeye, (Aesculus pavia). May also stand nicely with columnar Lombardy Poplar, (Populus nigra 'Italica') or Cologreen Juniper, (Juniperus scopulorum 'Colorgreen')..
How do I care for Bosnian Pine?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
What is the history of Bosnian Pine?
This coniferous evergreen tree is classified into the Pinaceae, and the genus was classified by the Swede, Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century. This huge genus contains about 90 species of evergreen species from the northern hemisphere around the world. They are perhaps the most important of all commercial timber species. This tree was formerly known as the subspecies P. heldreichii var. leucodermis, but has since been given its own species and P. heldreichii no longer exists in the references, or is simply considered synonymous. P. leucodermis was finalized by Franz Antoine, 1815-1886 a French botanist. By any name, these trees are native to eastern Europe, well known in Bosnia hence the common name, and are also found in Italy.

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