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Pinus nigra

Austrian Pine (European Black Pine)

A rapid-growing, densely branched, conical form when young, rounded to flat-topped with age. The long, stiff, dark green needles are displayed on dense, spreading branches.

  • »  Broad, upright pyramidal in youth, rounded and flat-topped with maturity
  • »  Two, dark green, stiff, evergreen needles per bundle, up to 12 cm long
  • »  A large evergreen, good as a specimen or as a screen

Fibre Pot
$315.00
B&B in Container
$420.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:16-18 m
  • Spread:12-15 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus nigra

Pinching the candles in mid-spring will encourage a more compact form. An excellent evergreen for large lawns, parks or woodland areas.

Susceptible to Diplodia tip blight which attacks older, stressed trees.