Pinus nigra

Pinus nigra (Austrian black pine) is a robust and very hardy evergreen conifer often used in gardens, parks and landscaping.

Main features:

• Port: tall tree, with pyramidal crown when young, becoming wider and irregular with age

• Height: 20–30 m (depending on variety and conditions)

• Needles: long (8–15 cm), rigid, intensely dark green, arranged in pairs

• Cones: oval, light brown, appear after a few years

• Growth: moderate to fast

• Longevity: very big

Culture Requirements:

• Exposure: full sun

• Soil: prefer well-drained soils; tolerates poor, calcareous or stony soils

• Watering: moderate; drought tolerant after installation

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

Usage:

• solitary or group plantings

• wind protection curtains

• alignments and parks

• ideal for urban areas and exposed spaces

Advantages:

• low maintenance

• sober and elegant decorative appearance

• high adaptability