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Pinus nigra subsp. nigra – Austrian pine, Black pine
Pinaceae
Pinus nigra subsp. nigra – Austrian pine, Black pine
Produces a very large, impressive tree with striking bark. Can be used as a low, branched tree or pruned to have a crown. When growing freely on its own, the branches are full down to the base. In its youth, the tree still grows pyramidally, but when mature it becomes broader, corymbose, to round. The blackish grey bark has deep grooves and is particularly decorative, especially in mature trees. Branches are bare and yellowish brown. The needles grow in bundles of 2 together and are a striking dark green, stiff and somewhat pointy. The almost symmetrical cones are light brown and usually hang in pairs or singly. Empty cones fall off in the spring. Suitable for many types of soil. Even grows in dry, calcareous soil. Tolerates shaping well, so this tree can be used in smaller spaces as well. Resistant to sea wind and highly resistant to air pollution.
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Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 (40) m, fast growing
Crown
broadly conical when young, later round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
blackish grey with deep grooves, branches yellowish brown
Leaf
stiff needles, 2 together, dark green, 9 - 14 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, ♀ yellow flowers, fragrant flowers
Fruits
hanging cones, single or in pairs, 5 - 8 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Central and South-Eastern Europe
Synonyms
Pinus nigra var. austriaca
Clear stem conifer
Clear stem tree
feathered tree
Multi-stem tree
Specimen conifer
acid soil
clay soil
loamy soil
nutrient-poor soil
peaty soil
sandy soil
tolerates no paving
light-loving
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
suitable for dry soil
can withstand wind
1st size , taller than 12 metres
dense crown
green
yellow
fast growing
provides food for birds
non-toxic (usually)
Ornamental fruit
Fragrant flowers
Tree for the future
Possibly of interest
Frequently asked questions
Pinus nigra subsp. nigra
Pinus nigra subsp. nigra can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Pinus nigra subsp. nigra is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Pinus nigra subsp. nigra is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus nigra subsp. nigra with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.
Pinus nigra subsp. nigra blooms in may.
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