Species
Photo to come
Bosnian Pine
Pinus heldreichii
A slow-growing, dense, narrowly pyramidal evergreen with dark green needles and ornamental blue-purple young cones; very tough and drought- and alkaline-tolerant.
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
low
Mature size
20-30 ft × 10-20 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous — coniferous evergreen; ornamental blue-purple young cones.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–8
Care guide
Quick ID
Slow, dense, narrow evergreen conifer (*Pinus heldreichii*). Dark green needles; striking blue-purple young cones.
Sun & Site
Full sun (6+ hrs). Exceptionally tough — tolerates poor, alkaline, rocky, and dry soils. Well-suited to Draper.
Pruning & Shaping
Minimal pruning. Pinch new candles in late spring to shape; never cut into bare old wood.
In my garden
backyard west3 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
3
Plants
What I've done here
- 2026-05-13Fungicide systemic root drench #1 — prophylactic (DG Tree)
- 2026-04-20Mulched
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
north of driveway3 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
3
Plants
What I've done here
- 2026-05-13Fungicide systemic root drench #1 — prophylactic (DG Tree)
- 2026-04-16Mulched
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied