Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra
SKU
06546
A handsome evergreen tree with a densely branched conical form when young that becomes umbrella-shaped with age. Needles are long and dark green. Tolerates poor soils, and harsh, drying winds. A superb conifer for windbreaks or for use as a large landscape specimen.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-nus Ny-gruh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall, 15 to 25 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | A very resilient Pine for the poor soils or alkaline conditions in the Midwest and far West. It is remarkably tolerant of hot and cold wind and is a crucial component in shelterbelts and windbreaks. Adapts well to dry conditions in the West, both in semi-desert and mountain foothill regions where soils are thin and poor. Makes a very graceful single specimen for front yards, parks or expansive estate-sized landscapes. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Specimen, Topiary, Windbreak, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Thrives in deep, average, well-drained, sandy or gravelly loams, but highly adaptable to a wide range, except soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates occasional, moderate drought. Apply fertilizer in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
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