Woody > Pinus > Pinus heldreichii > Pinus heldreichii var. leucodermis 'Nana'
Pinus heldreichii
var. leucodermis 'Nana'
Dwarf Bosnian Pine
Mike's
Opinion
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This is an excellent dwarf conifer that can tolerate dry conditions. It is suited to use in rock gardens and could be used as a specimen plant. This dwarf will add texture to any garden.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Pinaceae |
| Genus |
| Pinus |
| Species |
| heldreichii |
| Cultivar |
| 'Nana' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Variety |
| leucodermis |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 6a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - 0 |
| Height |
| 1-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Dwarf conifer that has stiff needles and grey bark with branches that ascend on an upward angle. The needles are held in fascicles of two and are a deep green. |
| Cultivation |
| A hardy species that prefers slightly acidic soil conditions ranging from sandy to slight clay. Withstands drought and salt and will thrive in full sun. Prefers a well drained soil. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Cones are ovoid in shape and purple-blue when young. Needles may persist for 5-6 years and are prone to desiccation if left unprotected for the winter. Branches grow on an upward almost 45 ° angle. |
| Pests |
| Salt tolerant and resistant to diplodia tip blight. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The bark is grey and fractured in appearance on older growth but yellow-grey in colour on new growth. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Small terminal bud, light blue to grey in colour, round in shape, buds are 1 cm in length. |
| Leaf Description |
| Two needles in a fascicle, with stiff forward pointing needles. The needles measure 6-9 cm in length and are glossy green in colour. |
| Flower Description |
| Small and pistillate, inconspicuous, yellow-green in colour; 2.5 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description |
| When young the cones are blue-purple in colour but turn brown as they mature. Cones are 2.5-3.5 cm in length and ovoid in shape. |
| Colour Description |
| Bark is grey and fractured on mature growth and peels off in plates. |
| Texture Description |
| Sharp and stiff foliage with dentate stomatal lines on all surfaces. Smooth in texture and light edges can be felt along the needle. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
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