Austrian Pine

(Pinus nigra)

Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Pinus nigra, commonly known as Austrian Pine, is an evergreen tree native to various habitats including mountainous regions, open woodlands, and grasslands across the Mediterranean to the Caucasus. It is adaptable to a range of soil types found in its native range, from rocky mountainous soils to those in the grasslands. This species can grow to 20–55 meters (66–180 ft) high at maturity with a spread of 20 to 40 feet wide. The bark is grey to yellow-brown, deeply fissured with age, and the foliage consists of dark green needles that are thinner and more flexible in western populations. The tree typically has a rounded conic form that becomes more irregular as it ages and can live for over 500 years.

Austrian Pine is valued for its robust growth and tolerance to a variety of conditions, including resistance to snow and ice damage. It is often used for windbreaks, privacy screens, and as a stately specimen tree in large landscapes. It requires full sun and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, though it prefers well-drained soils. It is moderately fast-growing, at about 30–70 centimeters (12–28 in) per year, and needs medium amounts of water. Gardeners should be aware that Pinus nigra can become invasive outside its native range, particularly in parts of the United States, and should check local guidelines before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Tree
Height: 40-60 feet
Width: 20-40 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Flower Color: N/A
Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

native to various habitats including mountainous regions, open woodlands, and grasslands across the Mediterranean to the Caucasus

Other Names

Common Names: Australian Pine , European Black Pine , Corsican Pine , Black Pine , Borovice Cerná , Kalabrische Kiefer , Schwarz-Kiefer , Schwarzföhre , Pino Negral , Pino Nigro

Scientific Names: Pinus nigra , Abies nigra , Pinus austriaca , Pinus nigra f. pygmaea , Pinus nigra f. pyramidalis , Pinus nigra var. pendula , Pinus nigra var. pyramidata , Pinus nigricans subsp. nigra , Pinus austriaca var. pendula , Pinus calabrica

GBIF Accepted Name: Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold