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Austrian Pine Pinus nigra THE AUSTRIAN PINE is known for its superior resistance to wind and soil erosion. In fact, during the Dust Bowl era, more than 200 million of these trees were planted in shelterbelts across the United States. Other winning qualities of this evergreen include its tolerance to drought, pollution, and salt spray. It’s beautiful year-round — and offers fantastic privacy in urban settings.
NEEDLES: Dark green and 3 to
6 inches long, growing in bundles of two.
CONES: Light brown, oval-shaped, and 2 to 4 inches long. Their scales are tipped with a small prickle. BARK: Scaly plates and ridges, dark brown or gray in color.
FORM: Blocky and dark, sometimes black on older trees. FORM: Medium-sized, reaching 60 to 70 feet tall at maturity with a 20- to 40-foot spread. Pyramidshaped when young, becoming broad and flat-topped with age. WILDLIFE VALUE: The Austrian
pine’s seeds are enjoyed by squirrels and birds. Its canopy is often used for shelter, especially by owls.
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GROWTH RATE: Medium, with height increases of 13 to 24 inches per year. PLANTING: Requires full sun. Although it is drought-resistant, it will grow best in moist, well-drained soil. Suitable for hardiness zones 4 to 7. An official publication of
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