Macedonian Pine (Pinus peuce)

The Macedonia Pine, known scientifically as Pinus peuce, is a majestic evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of the Balkans. This slow-growing tree is admired for its slender, upright form and soft, bluish-green needles, which give it a graceful appearance year-round. Known for its resilience and adaptability to harsh climates, the Macedonia Pine is a perfect choice for those looking to add a touch of elegance to their garden or landscape.

Macedonia Pine is a hardy and low-maintenance tree, well-suited to a variety of growing conditions. Once established, it requires little care, thriving in both dry and cold environments. To ensure healthy growth, plant in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogged conditions. Occasional mulching can help retain moisture and keep the roots cool, particularly during the warmer months. Pruning is rarely necessary, as the tree naturally maintains an attractive shape. With its strong resistance to pests and diseases, the Macedonia Pine is a reliable choice for long-term landscape planning.

Macedonia Pine is well-suited for a variety of landscaping applications, particularly in large gardens, parks, or as a specimen tree in a more naturalistic setting. Its tall, narrow form makes it an excellent choice for creating windbreaks or screens, while its striking foliage provides year-round interest. The tree’s adaptability to poor soils and colder climates also makes it an ideal candidate for high-altitude or exposed sites. Additionally, its slow growth rate ensures that it remains manageable in size, even in smaller spaces.

Characteristics:

• Height: 10m – 30m
• Spread: 4m – 6m
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Position: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils; tolerant of poor, rocky, and sandy soils
• Needles: Soft, bluish-green needles grouped in bundles of five, creating a delicate, feathery texture
• Cones: Cylindrical, reddish-brown cones that mature to a glossy brown, adding visual interest
• Bark: Smooth and grey when young, becoming rough and flaky with age, adding character to the tree’s appearance

Our trees are planted, grown and cared for on site. This means, once the seeds are delivered to us we plant them, establish them in our polytunnels and then harden them off. The trees you are delivered have been with us since seed and we look after them until the moment they leave.

Every tree is handpicked and packaged with the utmost care and attention to ensure your trees are delivered fighting fit to help against climate change. 

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All postage and packaging charges for products delivered to the Mainland UK are included within the price. Additional charges apply for Northern Ireland, The Highlands & Scottish Isles, The Channel Islands, Scilly Isles & Isle of Man when ordering more than 8 trees.

As a guide, orders for 8 plants or more will be sent via a courier, 8 plants or fewer will be sent by Royal Mail.

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Your happiness is our business and that is why we individually check every single tree that we send out. If you have a concern about your tree, please get in touch with us within 7 days so that we can diagnose the issue. Very rarely, we might ask you to send the tree back to us in secure packaging to help us identify the issue but often we can identify the issue with photographs.

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