Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana' - 15-20 CM C5

Description
Decorative brown cones adorn Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

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

Spread
United States.

Growth
Austrian pine 'Hornibrookiana' is conical and dwarf in structure and has a closed crown. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 oval, brown cones of Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana' appear from September. The young cones have a green-red colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, grave, heather garden, rock garden

Root
Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana' is a deep-rooting plant.