Hardiness
Zone 3-7
Discover the plant
Austrian Black Pine
FamilyPinaceae
Pinus nigra subsp. austriaca is a robust and majestic ornamental conifer, often called Austrian Black Pine, appreciated for its dark green evergreen foliage and its long, textured needles that bring a permanent architectural presence to beds, hedges, borders, or large gardens. Its pyramidal silhouette, which becomes more open at maturity, provides a solid and elegant structure, ideal as a shade tree, isolated specimen, or a structuring element for residential or public landscaping. Very hardy and adapted to a wide variety of well-drained soils, this pine also tolerates harsher urban conditions and promotes a dense and balanced green canvas regardless of the season. Its ease of maintenance, its ability to withstand wind, and its lasting presence make it a versatile choice to visually enrich the landscape.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Not specified
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay
Flower colorNot applicable
Foliage colorDark green (persistent)
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingOvoid cones (not major ornamentals)
Maximum height50-60 ft (15-18 m)
Maximum width20-30 ft (6-9 m)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3-7
Minimum temperature-40°C
