Austrian Pine
Plant Type: Evergreen, bare-root
Zones: 4-7
Soil Type: Clay, Loamy & Sandy Soils
Site Selection: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Mature Height & Width: 40-60' Height and 20-40' Spread
Growth Rate: Moderate/Fast - 12-24+" per year once established
Moisture Requirements: Dry to average soils
Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra
The Austrian Pine is a tough and reliable conifer that tolerates most soil conditions. The color is a dark green and its needles are longer than most - about 4 inches in length. This pine makes a good windbreak or privacy screen and develops an interesting, rugged and irregular trunk as it matures. This conifer withstands heat and drought very well and is mostly deer resistant. Also makes a great choice for urban and seaside areas as it tolerates city smog and salt spray very well.
The Austrian Pine is very ornamental, featuring thick, dark gray bark that is rough and furrowed. The evergreen needles are 3.5 to 6 inches in length and its cones are 2 to 3 inches long and a little over an inch in width. Makes a great ornamental in the landscape and provides shelter to wildlife when planted in large quantities.
Common Uses:
- Evergreen
- Ornamental
- Windbreak
- Living Snow Fence
- Privacy Screen
- Shelter for Wildlife
Many birds including owls enjoy using these large pine trees for nesting, roosting and general shelter. Makes good winter cover for many types of birds which also eat the seeds that it produces. Squirrels also enjoy the seeds that are produced by this conifer. Deer will bed down in areas that are protected with Austrian Pines.
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