Quality products at great prices Pinus heldreichii ‘Compact Gem’Bosnian Pine

‘Compact Gem’ is a superb Pinus, that is much loved for its dwarf, slow growing habit. Boasting masses of needle-like leaflets in a shade of fresh green, this hardy tree is ideal for rockeries, alpine and coastal gardening schemes. Easy to care for and happy to develop in full sun, watch it thrive to a height of 300cm, along with a spread of 200cm. A particularly slow growing Bosnian Pine which reaches a mature height of just 3m after many years. The small brown cones which decorate Pinus heldreichii ‘Compact Gem’ make an eye-catching feature. Grow Pines in any well-drained soil in full sun. Most Pines will tolerate dry conditions and exposed locations once established. Alternatively grow smaller species in large containers, using a good soil-based compost mix.