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.