Pinus nigra nigra - 20-30 CM

Description
The Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) is a large tree that grows in a conical, picturesque shape and usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and a width of around 10 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative light brown cones adorn Pinus nigra ssp. nigra from September. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers a sunny location. The Austrian pine makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus austriaca, Pinus nigra var. austriaca.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * tolerates pruning * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The Austrian pine is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, prickly.

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

Spread
Austria to Italy.

Frost hardiness
The Austrian pine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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 elongated, light brown cones of Pinus nigra ssp. nigra appear from September. The young cones have a green-red colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus nigra ssp. nigra is a deep-rooting plant.