Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ / Austrian Black Pine
Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ is a very hardy evergreen conifer. The foliage consists of dense, green double needles which are longer and greener than Scots Pine. Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ thrives in full sun, and can tolerate tough and exposed conditions, including windy and coastal spots. The bark is grey. Once the tree is fairly mature, it will take on a stunning, pyramid-style shape. It produces brown cones are 5-9cm long. Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ has an eventual height of 20-30m.
