It serves as a screen in our gardens. Native to the Balkans, this pine reaches heights of 30' to 50'. Relatively compact and somewhat slow-growing, it retains its lower branches better than most white pines and can function as a screen. It is distinguished by clusters of five dark-green needles. Unusual, seldom-used pine.  It needs full sun and is tolerant of a range of soil types as long as they are well-drained.