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Bosnian pine 'Compact Gem'

Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem'

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Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

'Compact Gem' is a very slow growing conifer, to 3m in height, forming a compact, dense shrub of rounded to conical habit with long, dark green leaves

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Generally not required, but if necessary, prune between late summer and midwinter to avoid bleeding

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

Prone to adelgids, aphids, sawfly larvae, pine shoot moth

Diseases

Susceptible to honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years