Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green' - 60-80 CM C15

Description
The Austrian pine 'Oregon Green' (Pinus nigra) is a tree that grows in a cone shape and usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and a width of around 9 metres. Its leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green' 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 'Oregon Green' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

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

Spread
Southern Europe to the Balkans.

Frost hardiness
The Austrian pine 'Oregon Green' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Austrian pine 'Oregon Green' is conical in shape and has a closed crown.

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 'Oregon Green' appear from September. The young cones have a green-red colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green' is a deep-rooting plant.