Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem' - 15-20 CM C3

Description
Decorative dark brown cones adorn Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus leucodermis 'Compact Gem'.

Bulletpoints
* heat tolerant, drought resistant, urban climate resistant

Bark
Grey, fielded, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Bosnian pine 'Compact Gem' is stocky and pyramidal in structure and has a closed crown. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

fruit
The oval, dark brown cones of Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem' appear from September. The young cones are black in colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem' is a deep-rooting plant.