Pinus heldreichii Aureospicata - Bosnian pine
Pinus heldreichii Aureospicata - Bosnian pine
Pinus heldreichii Aureospicata
Bosnian pine, Heldreich's pine, Balkan pine
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Description
Pinus heldreichii 'Aureospicata' is a compact Bosnian pine with a dense, conical, and open habit, distinguished by its subtly variegated yellow foliage. This very hardy conifer adapts to a wide range of soils and climates. It tolerates coastal winds and intense sunlight on a terrace well. Decorative year-round, it can be planted in beds, rockeries, or containers.
Pinus heldreichii (synonym Pinus leucodermis) is an evergreen plant from the Pinaceae family, native to the mountains of Southeastern Europe, from southwestern Bulgaria and Bosnia-Herzegovina through Macedonia to northern Greece and southern Italy. It grows at altitudes between 900 and 2,500 metres. In its natural habitat, this conifer reaches 25 to 35 metres in height with a trunk up to 2 metres in diameter. A champion of longevity, this conifer with its very neat conical habit can live for over 1,000 years.
The 'Aureospicata' variety was discovered in Germany at Hesse Nurseries around 1955. It stands out distinctly from the wild species due to its compact size and much denser growth. Its growth is slow, reaching 3.5 metres in height and 2.50 metres in width after 20 years, its age of maturity. This pine develops a conical habit, which can be accentuated with light annual pruning using secateurs. The Bosnian Pine belongs to the group of two-needle pines, with the needles paired on the shoots. They are dark green, quite long, stiff, and pointed. They form attractive, very dense brush-like clusters surrounding the shoots. In this variety, they are yellow at their tips. The brown bark is highly decorative, though patience is required to fully appreciate it due to the slow growth of this miniature variety. This variety does not flower or bear fruit.
Hardy to at least -20°C, this Bosnian pine thrives in most soils, from neutral to acidic and even slightly alkaline, with its only requirement being good drainage. It enjoys full sun but will tolerate partial shade in hot climates.
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Botanical data
Pinus
heldreichii
Aureospicata
Pinaceae
Bosnian pine, Heldreich's pine, Balkan pine
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Pinus heldreichii 'Aureospicata' from September to November and from February to April in ordinary, fertile, well-drained soil. It is not fussy about soil type, as long as it does not remain waterlogged. Choose a very sunny spot, or possibly partial shade in hot climates. Soak the root balls thoroughly in a bucket of water before planting. Add organic matter at planting time and water generously for the first few years, and during prolonged dry spells. In poor soil, apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and hoe the soil in summer. This very hardy conifer (down to at least -20°C) is not bothered by wind and tolerates drought quite well once established. To maintain or enhance the habit of this bush, you may carry out light annual pruning between May and June, shortening the young shoots. Pruning of twigs and branches, however, should be done from September to November.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.