Pinus Heldreichii Smidtii

Bosnian Pine

Pinus heldreichii ‘Smidtii’
Smidtii Bosnian Pine is a miniature conifer with tightly packed dark green needles. Very short growth keeps the rounded plant dense and gives it a firm, finely detailed surface.

Its naturally compact shape needs little shaping. Place it near a path, in a rock garden or in a suitable container where neighboring plants will not hide it.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water the root zone during establishment and leave room for the branches to develop. A site with cool summers generally suits this pine better than prolonged hot, humid conditions.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 1.5 ft; larger with age
• Height: 1.5 ft; larger with age
These are planning estimates for an established garden plant, commonly reached in 10–25 years, rather than final mature limits.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 5; local summer conditions also affect suitability.

Best Uses
• Rock Garden
• Container
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Shrub

Height

1.5 ft+

Width

1.5 ft+

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Very Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Globe Shaped

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No