Pinus nigra 'Molette' - 200-250 CM C180

Description
The Austrian pine 'Komet' (Pinus nigra) is a shrub that grows columnar, slender and usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and a width of approx. 80 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. Decorative cones adorn Pinus nigra 'Komet' 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 'Komet' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Bark
Scaly bark.

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

Growth
Austrian pine 'Komet' is a columnar and slender growing shrub with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 50 - 80 cm wide. Slow-growing.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Fruit
The cones of Pinus nigra 'Komet' appear from September.

Use
Solitary, heather garden

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