Bosnian Pine 'Compact Gem', Heldreich's Pine 'Compact Gem', Balkan Pine 'Compact Gem', Pinus leucodermis 'Compact Gem'
Popular since its introduction in 1964, Pinus heldreichii ‘Compact Gem’ (Bosnian Pine) is a compact evergreen conifer of dense, rounded to conical habit, adorned with a lush foliage of long, lustrous, deep green needles. Slow-growing, 6-10 in. per year (15-25 cm), this Bosnian Pine enjoys excellent disease and pest resistance and is a very pretty addition to the sunny garden, even the smallest of gardens as it grows slowly and does not exceed 12 ft. (360 cm) when fully mature.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Common names | Pine, Bosnian Pine |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
| Spread |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Common names | Pine, Bosnian Pine |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m) |
| Spread |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Pinus heldreichii ‘Compact Gem’ (Bosnian Pine) do I need for my garden?
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