Pinus heldreichii 'Little Dracula' - 80-100 CM C35

Description
The Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula' (Pinus heldreichii) is a small tree or shrub that grows in a compact, conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 2 m and a width of around 1.5 m. Its needle-like leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative dark brown cones adorn Pinus heldreichii 'Little Dracula' from September onwards. This tree or shrub is highly frost-hardy. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

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

Bulletpoints
* red new growth * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, suitable for urban environments, wind-resistant

Leaves
Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green and prickly. Red new growth.

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

Spread
South-east Europe.

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

Growth
Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula' is a small tree or shrub with a conical, compact growth habit. It usually reaches a height of 1.5–2 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.5 m.

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 ground 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-rooting plant.