Pinus nigra - Cultivation Notes
The hardy pine prefers a poorer well drained, sandy soil on neutral to acid (not chalky) soil. Plant in an open sunny shade free position including any cold and exposured spots. Don’t prune unless for shape or to removing dead weak wood
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Pinus nigra:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
Weaknesses of Pinus nigra
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Pinus nigra:
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
- Plant for extreme coastal screening
- Conifer with outstanding foliage colour for winter interest
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
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Common Missspellings: Pinis, Pines, Pinnus, Pinnes, Pynus, Pynis, Pynes, Pinas