Pinus nigra 'Helga' - 40-50 CM C20

Description
The Austrian pine 'Helga' (Pinus nigra) is a small shrub that grows compactly and usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Pinus nigra 'Helga' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, calcareous, sandy soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

Leaves
The Austrian pine 'Helga' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Bark
Dark brown, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to the Balkans.

Frost hardiness
The Austrian pine 'Helga' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Austrian pine 'Helga' is a compact growing small shrub with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily; waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Fruit
The cones of Pinus nigra 'Helga' appear from September. The young cones have a green-red colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus nigra 'Helga' is a deep rooter.