Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tree

Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra

Austrian Pine form
Austrian Pine form
 
Features
Evergreen needles. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils; tolerates dry sites, alkaline soils, salt. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
40-60 Feet
 
Size
Medium
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Open, broad- spreading, with a flat top. 
 
Native To:
Europe and Asia 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Screen
Specimen
Wind Break
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
A widely planted tree, but use is somewhat limited by its susceptibility to disease and insects.

 

 
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