The Austrian pine has passed the test, just as it has for centuries in Europe. Since it was introduced to the U.S. in 1759, this pine has been planted as both a beautiful landscape tree — with its dense, dark green crown — and a working tree that restores strip mines and scarred land, stabilizes soil, and tames the wind.
Withstands city and seaside conditions and heat and drought
Grows well in clay and alkaline soils
Dense crown makes it ideal for windbreaks
 
Shape
Oval
Growth Speed
Medium
Scientific Name
Pinus nigra
Mature Height
50' - 60'
Mature Spread
20' - 40'
Shipping Height
6" - 1'
Sun Preference
Full Sun
Soil Preference
Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Drought, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well Drained
Wildlife Value
Birds and squirrels enjoy Austrian pine seeds. The large evergreens also provide shelter and nesting sites, particularly for birds such as owls.