Little Gem - Bosnian Pine

Little Gem is a named Bosnian pine selection listed in the [Pinus cultivar catalogue](https://conifertreasury.org/tarolo/conifertreasury/ctsite/1conifertreasury/ct_3_1_pinus.html). The existing catalog dimensions and USDA zone are retained because the opened cultivar listing does not provide a conflicting mature-size range or hardiness rating. ## Identification and landscape use The catalogue places ‘Little Gem’ among cultivars of Bosnian pine; the current record identifies it as *Pinus leucodermis* ‘Little Gem’. The American Conifer Society’s [Bosnian pine species account](https://conifersociety.org/conifers/pinus-heldreichii) describes an evergreen conifer with stiff green needles held in pairs and a naturally pyramidal-to-oval crown. That species-level context is useful for seasonal planning, but it does not establish this cultivar’s mature form or growth rate. The record’s 15–20 ft height and 5–8 ft spread remain the supplied selection dimensions. ## Siting Bosnian pine is associated with high-elevation Balkan habitats and limestone or dolomite soils, according to the species account. Use a bright, open site and allow room around the listed eventual dimensions; do not assume the compact forms or growth measurements published for unrelated “Little Gem” plants apply here. ## Maintenance Plant into well-drained soil and water during establishment. There is no cultivar-specific pruning schedule in the opened sources, so assess the plant’s shape and remove only damaged or unwanted growth as needed.