Scientific Name
Pinus peuce

Common Name
Balkan pine; Macedonian pine

Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun; moist soil with good drainage
Texture: Medium
Form: Narrow pyramidal to columnar
Height: 30 to 60'
Width: 20 to 30'
Leaf: 3 to 4" straight, stiff, dark green needles in bundles of 5; dark green on top and grayish green on underside; overall effect is blue green
Flower/Fruit: 3 to 6" cylindrical cones; single or cluster of 3 to 4; becomes light brown
Comments: Adaptable; more narrow and smaller branches than P. cembra
Cultivars: Narrow form
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