Pinus heldreichii 'Little Dracula'
Bosnian pine 'Little Dracula'
A dwarf, evergreen conifer, slowly growing to 1.5m tall, with upright, dark green needles to 10cm long held in pairs. The blue seed cones are 5cm long, ripening to brown. Suitable for a container or rock garden
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Blue Brown | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid and pine sawfly
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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