Pinus nigra (Austrian Pine)
Price £ each (ex VAT) |
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| Height | Age | 25+ | 100+ | 500+ |
| 30-40cm | 2+2 | 0.68 | 0.39 | 0.34 |
Delivery
Bareroot from November to April
Prices
The prices above are offered as a guide and may be subject to fluctuation dependant upon the time of season and supply. We recommend that contact is made with the office for larger orders, a quotation and to check availability Alternatively please contact us to enquire about opening a wholesale account.
The Austrian Pine is a valuable tree for its ability to withstand difficult conditions. Fast-growing, it will not only do equally well in clay or chalky soils, it will tolerate drought, salt spray and pollution. For this reason it is popularly planted in towns and cities as a street tree and to screen industrial sites. Originating in Austria, Italy and Yugoslavia, it was introduced into Britain in the 1830's.
Site and soil
Any soil except boggy, peaty sites. Tolerant of exposed windy conditions, coastal sites, very low temperatures and pollution.
Height and spread
After 10 years: 8m x 3m
After 20 years: 15m x 4m
Leaf and bark
The leaves are dark green, stiff and needle-like to 16cm and are borne very densely on the branches. The bark is dark brown or grey, heavily fissured.
Flower, seed and fruit
The flowers, males are yellow, females red, open in May and are followed by brown cones up to 7.5cm. The cones open to release winged seeds.
Uses
Specimen tree, street tree, shelterbelt, windbreak, golf courses. The Austrian Pine is a popular species for bonsai. The timber is used for construction, mining, plywood, paper and fuel. Turpentine is extracted from the resin and leaves for medicinal use and varnish.
Wildlife
Shelter and nesting sites for birds. Many birds and small mammals feed on the cones.
Pruning
The Austrian Pine is not usually pruned.
