Pinus heldreichii 'Malinki' - 15-20 CM C3

Description
The Bosnian pine 'Malinki' (Pinus heldreichii) is a small tree or shrub that grows compactly in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 1.2 metres and a width of around 1 metre. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative dark brown cones adorn Pinus heldreichii 'Malinki' 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 'Malinki' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, prickly.

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

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Bosnian pine 'Malinki' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bosnian pine 'Malinki' is a conical and compact small tree or shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

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 'Malinki' appear from September. The young cones are black in colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus heldreichii 'Malinki' is a deep-rooting plant.