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Oregon Green Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green'
Pronunciation: PY-nus NY-gruh
SKU #01941
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderately slow growing; reaches 18 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide at maturity.
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| Description | Deep, glossy, rich green, stiff needles densely spaced and curved against the branches give the appearance of large pipe cleaners. The unique, more open form with asymmetrical branching creates a striking landscape specimen. In the spring there is a firework explosion of pearly white candles that come out in clusters. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | This small to medium sized tree can be used as a stand alone specimen or for a wooded expanse. It is loved by a variety of birds that nest in its dense branches. |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in deep, average, well-drained, sandy or gravelly loams, but highly adaptable to a wide range, except soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates occasional, moderate drought. Fertilize in early spring. |
| History | 'Oregon Green' was a seedling selection cultivated by Van Meter & Son Nursery of Oregon. It has dark green stiff needles, more numerous than the species. These stiff needles result in less needle drop in the summer. |
Details
| Description | Deep, glossy, rich green, stiff needles densely spaced and curved against the branches give the appearance of large pipe cleaners. The unique, more open form with asymmetrical branching creates a striking landscape specimen. In the spring there is a firework explosion of pearly white candles that come out in clusters. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Design Ideas | This small to medium sized tree can be used as a stand alone specimen or for a wooded expanse. It is loved by a variety of birds that nest in its dense branches. |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Winterberry (Ilex); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dogwood (Cornus); Barberry (Berberis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in deep, average, well-drained, sandy or gravelly loams, but highly adaptable to a wide range, except soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates occasional, moderate drought. Fertilize in early spring. |
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History
| History | 'Oregon Green' was a seedling selection cultivated by Van Meter & Son Nursery of Oregon. It has dark green stiff needles, more numerous than the species. These stiff needles result in less needle drop in the summer. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.