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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: will germinate in 14-60 days

Pinus heldreichiiPinus heldreichii

Bosnian Pine, Heldrich Pine

In Stock: 0.811 lb (Total:0.811lb)

Pinus heldreichii

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0.81 lb

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Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

16,344

Quantity:

0.81 lb

Collected in:

Slovenia

Crop year:

2022

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Item ID:

1832414

Characteristics

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: will germinate in 14-60 days

Pinus heldreichii, commonly known as Bosnian Pine or Heldrich Pine, is a captivating landscape choice with its picturesque conical shape and dense, glossy dark green foliage. Native to the rugged mountains of the Balkans, Italy, and Greece, this tree thrives in well-drained loamy soils under full sun, showing exceptional tolerance to both sandy and clay soils. It flourishes best in cooler summer climates, finding the heat and humidity of the deep South challenging. In its natural habitat, this majestic pine can reach towering heights of 60-90 feet, though in cultivation, expect a more modest 30-40 feet.

Bosnian Pine is notable for its aesthetic features: bluish-purple cones that mature to a rich brown and striking yellow pollen cones clustered at the shoots' bases. Its mature bark displays an attractive ash gray tone, providing year-round beauty. Ideal as a specimen or in small groupings, it also serves wonderfully as a screen or windbreak.