Austrian pine - Pinaceae Pinus nigra

Foliage

Austrian pine Foliage

Bark

Austrian pine Bark

Bud

Austrian pine Bud

Twig

Austrian pine Twig

Fruit

Austrian pine Fruit

Form

Austrian pine Form

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Taxonomy

Cladegymnosperm
FamilyPinaceae
GenusPinus
Speciesnigra
Common NameAustrian pine
iTree CodePINI

Plant Form

FormTree: medium to large with conical rounded crown
Height70 feet
Spread40 feet
DeciduousNo

Identification Description

Foliagedark green needles attached in pairs, 5-7” long Leaf Type  Information Icon Needle
Needles2
Barkgray/black with red/pink having irregular plates developing furrows with age
Budlarge with white resin appearing in late summer through winter
Twiggray with distinct ridges where needles where previously attached
Pollen Conemale- yellow; female- yellow/green
Seed Conecones 3-4” long; tan, woody scales with a small spine (falls off at maturity)
Fall Colorgreen

Site Characteristics

USDA Zones   info for zones pH LevelsSalt Tolerance
Min3a Min4.5 SoilModerate
Max7a Max8.0 SprayModerate

Shade ToleranceDrought ToleranceAllelopathy
Intolerant Moderate Unknown

Species Status

Nebraska Native
U.S. Native
Region of OriginEurope
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