Pinus Mollette

Pinus nigra 'Mollette' is an ornamental variety of black pine, appreciated for compact and regular port and for dark green needles, very decorative.

Main features

• Plant type: evergreen conifer

• Port: globular-oval, dense, well branched

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

• Growth Rate: slow–moderate

• Needles: long, rigid, colored intense dark green, grouped by two

• Bark: dark gray, decorative with maturity

Planting requirements

• Exposure: full sun (slightly tolerates partial shade)

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

• Watering: moderate; drought resistant after establishment

• Resistance: very good at cold, wind and pollution

Maintenance

• It requires minimal maintenance

• It does not need regular trimming; they can be done easy corrections to keep in shape

• Disease and pest resistant

Use in landscaping

• Ideal for small gardens, the rocks, urban spaces

• Suitable for solitary plantings, groups or large containers

• It integrates perfectly into modern and natural gardens