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Pinus nigra (Austrian pine, European black pine)

Pinus nigra Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Nancy Matthews


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Pinus nigra PY-nus NY-grah Common Name: Austrian pine, European black pine Genus: Pinus
Dark green, 4- to 6-inch-long needles and furrowed bark (on mature trees) make Austrian pine an attractive large specimen tree. It can also be used as screening, although its growth habit becomes more open with age.
 Care: Provide full sun and deep, moist but well-drained soil. Once trees are established, they are somewhat drought tolerant. They also tolerate urban conditions.
 Propagation: From seed.
 Problems: Sphaeropis (Diplodia) tip blight is a severe disease problem in some areas of the country. It kills entire branches and, if left unchecked, entire stands of trees.
Height Over 30 ft.
Spread 15 ft. to 30 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Birds
Foliage Color Evergreen
Uses , Screening, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Seasonal Interest , Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Trees

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