Pinus heldreichii 'Little Dracula' - 30-40 CM C12

Description
The Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula' (Pinus heldreichii) is a small tree or shrub that grows compactly in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative dark brown cones adorn Pinus heldreichii 'Little Dracula' 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, Pinus heldreichii 'Nana'.

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

Leaves
The Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, prickly. Red shoots.

Bark
Grey, fielded, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula' is a conical and compact small tree or shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 'Little Dracula' appear from September. The young cones are black in colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, tub

Root
Pinus heldreichii 'Little Dracula' is a deep rooter.