Compact Gem bosnian pine
Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones6 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size10 to 12 feet tall6 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Oval
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Compact Gem' bosnian pine (Pinus heldreichii 'Compact Gem') is a shrub for specimen, accent, winter interest, and privacy screen plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and most soil types. It is an evergreen with an oval shape and a slow growth rate. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It also tolerates salt, so it suits sites with salty air or road spray.
Pairs well with Boxwood, Creeping thyme, and Big bluestem.