Pinus heldreichii 'Malink' (Bosnian Pine)
Bosnian Pine 'Malink', Heldreich's Pine 'Malink', Balkan Pine 'Malink', Pinus leucodermis 'Malink'
Pinus heldreichii 'Malink' (Bosnian Pine) is a densely branched evergreen conifer of conical habit adorned with a lush foliage of lustrous, stiff, upright, rich green needles. Egg-shaped cones appear at an early age, in groups of 2 or 3, blue at first then turning purplish-brown. Slow-growing, 6-10 in. per year (15-25 cm), handsome, compact and resistant to harsh conditions, it is a lovely choice for the sunny garden.
- Grows up to 12 ft. tall (360 cm) and 8 ft. wide (240 cm) at maturity.
- Performs best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including both sandy and clay soils. Usually dislikes heat and humidity.
- Perfect for coastal gardens, rock gardens, small gardens, or containers.
- Watch for aphids, adelgids, sawflies and pine shoot moth. Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
- No pruning required.
- Native to the Balkans, Italy and Greece.
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Requirements
| 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, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 4' – 12' (120cm – 3.6m) |
| Spread | 3' – 8' (90cm – 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Requirements
| 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, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 4' – 12' (120cm – 3.6m) |
| Spread | 3' – 8' (90cm – 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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