Botanical profile

Austrian Pine Arnold Sentinel

Latin name
Pinus nigra 'Arnold Sentinel'
Common name
Black Pine 'Arnold Sentinel'
Type
TREE
Family
Pinaceae

Pinus nigra 'Arnold Sentinel' is a columnar selection of Austrian black pine, valued for its narrow, dense, and upright silhouette, ideal for confined spaces, tall hedges, or structural aligned plantings. Its stiff, dark green foliage consists of long needles grouped in pairs, forming a dense, opaque texture year-round. Its naturally narrow habit, combined with high tolerance to harsh conditions (drought, pollution, poor soils), makes it an exceptional choice for urban or exposed plantings. Very hardy, it prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil, requiring no pruning to maintain its shape. 'Arnold Sentinel' combines verticality, dark foliage, and robustness, perfect for creating persistent and resilient green columns.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Fertilization
Spring, mature compost or mild fertilizer if the soil is poor
Soil type
Well-drained, poor to medium
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pale yellow (male), reddish (female)
Fruiting
Pale brown, oval, inconspicuous cones
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Evergreen (conifer)
Shape
Rigid columnar
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6–8 m (20–26 ft)
Width
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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