Austrian Pine Pinus nigra

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Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7
Mature Height: 40-60 Feet
Features: Evergreen needles.
Culture: Full sun; moist, well drained soils; tolerates dry sites, alkaline soils, salt.
Mature Form: Open, broad- spreading, with a flat top.
Native To: Europe and Asia
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green

Additional Notes: A widely planted tree, but use is somewhat limited by its susceptibility to disease and insects.

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