| Plant
Name |
Description |
Annual
Growth |
Ten
Year |
Color |
Form |
Culture |
Hardiness |
Pinus
leucodermis |
The
Bosnian pine is a slow-growing species with dark green, stiff needles
held in brush-like clusters which persist for five to six years.
Exceptional features such as salt tolerance and slow growth make
this outstanding ornamental pine good for seaside planting and municipal
use. Native to mountains of central and eastern Europe. From seed. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
| Pinus
leucodermis 'Emerald Arrow' |
A
compact, spire form with rich dark green foliage on silver colored
branches. With its predictable narrow habit, low maintenance, salt
tolerance and disease resistance this plant is sure to be a perfect
stately landscape specimen. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
| Pinus
leucodermis 'Irish Bell' |
This
new cultivar is a small sturdy tree that will grow nearly as wide
as tall, reminiscent of a bell. The stiff, deep green needles are
on the upper portion of the shoots, allowing the silver-white stems
to be seen prominently through the foliage. Salt-tolerant and disease-resistant,
a great choice for the urban landscape. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
| Pinus
leucodermis 'Iseli Fastigiate' |
This
narrow form of leucodermis was chosen specifically for its strong
upright branching and deep dark green needles. Use as a vertical
focal point. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Narrow |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Pinus
leucodermis
'Mint Truffle' |
This
new cultivar of Bosnian pine was selected for its especially dense,
minty-green foliage and broad teardrop shape. With inward curving
branches and a dense compact form as well as an overall tidy appearance
in the landscape, it is perfect for tighter locations or as a companion
in the perennial border. Salt-tolerant and disease-resistant, 'Mint
Truffle' should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. |
6-12"
per year. |
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
Pinus
leucodermis
'Schmidtii' |
A
beautiful, compact, extremely slow growing bush form with tightly
congested dark green needles. This type of Bosnian pine eventually
becomes wider than tall. It was found in 1926 by Eugen Smidt as
a 100-year-old, 10' tall tree growing in the mountains near Sarajevo. |
4-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Miniature |
Full
sun. |
-20
to -10 F |
