Pinus nigra - 'Austriaca' (Austrian Pine)

Type	Tree, Conifer, Evergreen
Form	Compact Rounded Tree
Size	Large Tree (8m or more height)
Colours	Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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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

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught 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.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Pinis, Pines, Pinnus, Pinnes, Pynus, Pynis, Pynes, Pinas