Species: Pinus nigra
(pye'nus nye'grah)
Austrian Pine
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
This is a historically popular species with many cultivars and tends to be salt and urban hardy. Unfortunately this species is particularly susceptible to diplodia blight and should generally be avoided as a result.
'Arnold Sentinel', 'Bambino', 'Black Prince', 'Brepo', 'Compacta', 'Contorta', 'Frank', 'Globosa', 'Green Select', 'Helga', 'Hornibrookiana', 'Komet', 'Moseri', 'Oregon Green', 'Oregon Jade', 'Oregon Jade', 'Strypemonde', 'Teardrop'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
50' - 60' (spread 20' - 40')
Evergreen
Pyramidal; broader with age.
Beautiful brown and white bark with age.
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil
Full sun required
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Plagued with Diplodia Tip Blight, which is fatal in Eastern and Midwestern US .
Bare Root Transplanting
Difficult
Other
Native to Europe. Transplant B & B in spring or fall
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
