Pinus nigra 'Richard' - 50-60 CM C7.5

Description
The Austrian pine 'Richard' (Pinus nigra) is a shrub that grows columnar and usually reaches a height of approx. 2 m and a width of approx. 80 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are grey-green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Pinus nigra 'Richard' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers a sunny to semi-shady location. The Austrian pine 'Richard' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

leaves
The Austrian pine 'Richard' is deciduous. Its needles are grey-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 'Richard' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Austrian pine 'Richard' is a columnar growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant 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 'Richard' appear from September.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, small/front garden

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