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Above: a Bosnian pine in Kew Gardens..
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Trees of London
London Trees
Bosnian pine
Bosnian pines originate form south-east Europe, not just Bosnia. They are found in mountains and can withstand temperatures of as low as -45C.
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| Tree Identification |
Pinus heldreichii: |
| Leaf:
5-10cm long, with needles which spring in all directions, like a brush. |  |
 | nuts/fruit:
medium size cones with fragile scales. |
| Flowers:
| bright yellow cones in dense clusters. |
bark:
| marked horizontal and vertical ridges which leave ash, grey plates. |
shape:
| grows to 35 metres; tall, thin. |
| general: only found in Kew gardens in London. |
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Location
Kew Gardens |
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