Pinus Hornibrokiana

Pinus nigra 'Hornibrokiana' is a highly decorative dwarf variety of black pine, prized for its compact shape and neat appearance, ideal for small gardens and modern landscaping.

General characteristics

• Port: globular–flattened, dense and regular

• Dimensions at maturity: approx. 0.8–1 m height and 1–1.5 m width

• Growth: slow

• Needles: dark green, rigid, shorter than typical Pinus nigra, densely arranged

• Crown: very compact, does not require pruning

Cultivation requirements

• Exposure: full sun (easily tolerates partial shade, but grows better in full sun)

• Soil: well drained; it adapts to poor, sandy or slightly calcareous soils

• Watering: moderate; drought tolerant after installation

• Resistance: very good in frost, wind and urban pollution

Use in landscaping

• small gardens and Japanese gardens

• rockeries and decorative areas

• solitary plantings or in groups

• large planters and urban spaces

Advantages

• minimal maintenance

• stable natural form

• high resistance to difficult conditions

• decorative appearance all year round