Oregon Green Austrian Pine

Name: Oregon Green Austrian Pine
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 01941

Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green'

Pronunciation: PY-nus NY-gruh

SKU #01941

USDA Zone

4-8

Good to grow! 7

OVERVIEW
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.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Conifer; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Moderately slow growing; reaches 18 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide at maturity.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Slow

STYLE
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
Care	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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8