Satellite Bosnian Pine
Pinus heldreichii or Leucodermis 'Satelit'
Planted 2011
This pine is a columnar variety with dark green needles. Its bark resembles Austrian pines (pinus nigra). It has cones that are purple when new and mature to be yellow-brown. It does well in chalky and dry soils, is salt resistant and resistant to diplodia blight.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft. | 8 ft. | 6-8 | Slow | Medium |
Leaf
Needles, clumps of 2, 2-4" long, dark green. Stomatal lines on all surfaces.
Fruit
Cones, purple as new growth, brown at maturity.
Flower
Non-flowering
Advantages
Suitable for chalk and dry soils, salt tolerant, resistant to diplodia blight.
Disadvantages
Intolerant of shade.