Pinus Leucodermis 'Compact Gem'

Compact Gem Bosnian Pine

Pinus heldreichii ‘Compact Gem’
Compact Gem Bosnian Pine has a dense upright framework clothed in long dark green needles. Its measured growth produces a well-filled crown with a strong evergreen presence.

This selection remains smaller than a full-size Bosnian pine but continues to grow into a substantial tree. Allow space around its base instead of treating it as a permanently small shrub.

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: 8 ft; larger with age
• Height: 12 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
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

12 ft+

Width

8 ft+

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Dense

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No