Austrian Pine
Common Name: Austrian Pine
Species Name: Pinus nigra
Family Name: Pinaceae
Plant Facts | |
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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
- 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 | |
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Soil Preference | Adapted to many soil conditions |
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 3º |
Notes | Salt tolerant, heat and drought tolerant |
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