Austrian Pine
Common Name: Austrian Pine
Species Name: Pinus nigra
Family Name: Pinaceae
Examples of Austrian Pine Pinus nigra
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Pine wilt nematode, needle blight, diplodia tip blight; this was one of the toughest and most often used pines but the pine wilt nematode changed all that |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 40-foot diameter, 100-foot height
- Leaves: Fascicles of 2, persisting about 4 years, 3-6 inches long, stiff, dense, straight or curved, stomatic lines on surface
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to many soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 3º |
| Notes | Salt tolerant, heat and drought tolerant |