#231 Pinus nigra Common Names: Austrian pine, European black pine Family: Pinaceae (pine Family) Get link to this Profile or click for Datasheet

Description
An introduced evergreen tree growing to 60' in height and 2' in diameter. Its stiff, dark green needles are 3"-6" long, occurring in bundles of two. It has dark gray bark which matures into rough, scaly plates. It bears 2"-3" yellow-brown prickly cones.

Location
This hardy pine is native to Europe and Asia Minor and also Northwest Africa. It has been planted widely in the United States.

Culture
Light: Full sun.
Moisture: Tolerates a wide range of soil moisture.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-8.
Propagation: Seeds, seedlings.

Usage
Austrian pine is widely planted as an ornamental, as well as in screens and windbreaks.

Features
This pine's dark green, evergreen foliage and hardiness to a variety of conditions, including smoke, dust, and dry soils, make it a good choice for urban landscaping. It is fairly fast growing.

sl 12/09/97; updated 01/03/01

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