Pinus nigra 'Pierrick Br?geon' (Brepo) - 80 CM STEM C18

Description
The Austrian pine 'Pierrick Brégeon' (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 'Pierrick Brégeon' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, calcareous, sandy soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus nigra 'Brepo'®.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

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

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

Spread
Southern Europe to the Balkans.

Frost hardiness
The Austrian pine 'Pierrick Brégeon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Austrian pine 'Pierrick Brégeon' 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 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 'Pierrick Brégeon' appear from September. The young cones have a green-red colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Pinus nigra 'Pierrick Brégeon' is a deep-rooting plant.