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Austrian Pine, Black Pine, European Black Pine, Fastigiate Austrian Pine, Fastigiate Black Pine 'Arnold Sentinel'

Pinusnigra

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Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
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Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °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

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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
Non-patented
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:

Denver, Colorado

Lansdale, Pennsylvania

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theseedvine
| November 2017 | positive

We've found Pinus nigra to be a fantastic species for growing bonsai. Many of our customers say the same thing.
It's not usually ...Read More

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spklatt
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | January 2005 | neutral

This cultivar has a columnar form.

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