Austrian Pine, Black Pine, European Black Pine 'Pyramidalis'

Pinusnigra

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Caldwell, Idaho

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
S
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | January 2005 | neutral

This particular cultivar has a narrow, pyramidal form.

Featured
White-dotted Brown Leafhopper
(Rhotidus teleformis)
Eastern Towhee
(Pipilo erythrophthalmus)
Featured
White-dotted Brown Leafhopper
(Rhotidus teleformis)
Eastern Towhee
(Pipilo erythrophthalmus)