Pinus heldreichii 'Green Giant' - 40-50 CM C5

Description
The Bosnian pine 'Green Giant' (Pinus heldreichii) is a small tree that grows densely in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and a width of around 5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative dark brown cones adorn Pinus heldreichii 'Green Giant' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus heldreichii var.leucodermis, Pinus leucodermis.

Bulletpoints
* heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

leaves
The Bosnian pine 'Green Giant' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, prickly.

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

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Bosnian pine 'Green Giant' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bosnian pine 'Green Giant' is a conical and densely growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 2.5 - 5 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
This plant has a low 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 'Green Giant' appear from September. The young cones have a purple-red colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus heldreichii 'Green Giant' is a taproot.