Details
Pinus nigra (Austrian pine, European black pine)
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Hardiness Zones: 5 -8
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Botanical Name: Pinus nigra PY-nus NY-grah Common Name: Austrian pine, European black pine
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Genus: Pinus
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Dark green, 4- to 6-inch-long needles and furrowed bark (on mature trees) make Austrian pine an attractive large
specimen tree. It can also be used as screening, although its growth habit becomes more open with age.
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Care: Provide full sun and deep, moist but well-drained soil. Once trees are established, they are somewhat drought
tolerant. They also tolerate urban conditions.
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Propagation: From seed.
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Problems: Sphaeropis (Diplodia) tip blight is a severe disease problem in some areas of the country. It kills entire
branches and, if left unchecked, entire stands of trees.
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Height Over 30 ft.
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Spread 15 ft. to 30 ft.
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Growth Habit Clumps
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Light Full Sun Only
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Moisture Medium Moisture
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Characteristics Attracts Birds
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Foliage Color Evergreen
