Leucodermis Green Bun - Bosnian Pine

Green Bun is a dwarf Bosnian Pine selection with dark green foliage and a compact, cushion-like outline. Its recognized cultivar name is Pinus heldreichii ‘Green Bun’; “leucodermis” is a synonym associated with the species, not part of this cultivar’s epithet. ## Features The American Conifer Society describes Green Bun as a seedling selection with a bun-shaped habit and estimates 1–5 feet of growth after ten years. That is a young-plant estimate, not a single mature-size point, so height and spread remain unspecified here. The Society also reports dark green color and a compact, slow-growing form. [American Conifer Society](https://conifersociety.org/conifers/pinus-heldreichii-green-bun/) [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/375478/i-pinus-heldreichii-i-green-bun/details) ## Growing Conditions This selection is suited to a small conifer planting where its rounded form can be seen clearly. Its parent species is an evergreen Balkan pine; climate, soil, and care affect its eventual size. [Oregon State University](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/pinus-heldreichii) ## Maintenance Choose a well-drained site and allow the cushion-shaped crown to develop naturally. Water during establishment and avoid routine pruning that would spoil its compact outline.