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Banderica Bosnian Pine

Pinus heldreichii 'Banderica'

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Banderica Bosnian Pine (Pinus heldreichii 'Banderica') at East Bay Nursery

Banderica Bosnian Pine

Banderica Bosnian Pine

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Height:  4 feet

Spread:  3 feet

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  5a

Other Names:  Pinus leucodermis, Serbian Pine

Brand:  Iseli

Description:

Lusterous dark-green needles with dense, compact growth and a wide bottomed, pyramidal habit make this great as a small feature shrub in home landscapes; very effective as an accent, and requires no pruning to maintain its form

Ornamental Features

Banderica Bosnian Pine is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has dark green evergreen foliage which emerges light green in spring. The needles remain dark green throughout the winter. The rough brown bark and silver branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Landscape Attributes

Banderica Bosnian Pine is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Banderica Bosnian Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • Vertical Accent
  • Hedges/Screening
  • General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Banderica Bosnian Pine will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

 
 
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