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Bosnian pine 'Smidtii'

Pinus heldreichii 'Smidtii'

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Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

'Smidtii' is a very slow-growing conifer forming a broadly ovoid dwarf shrub with rigid, deep green needles

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

May be attacked by adelgids, conifer aphid species, pine sawfly and pine shoot moth

Diseases

May be subject to various needle cast diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years