Pinus Nigra

Black Pine

Pine trees are evergreen, coniferous resinous trees. Some can grow to 80 m tall, with the majority of species reaching 15–45 m tall. The smallest are Siberian dwarf pine and the tallest is a 82 m tall ponderosa pine located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. P. Nigra is one of the most robust of the pines, with deep green glossy needles and a rounded, informal growth habit. It is heat, drought and salt tolerant. Produces yellow-brown cones. 10' in 10 years. Deep rooting.

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plant Features

Full sun
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Free draining

plant information

Common name

Black Pine

Latin name

Pinus Nigra

type

Tree

family

Pinaceae

ph

3.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Black Pine is 8.00meters x 10.00meters

8.00 M 10.00 M

Pinus Nigra

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Dig out an area for the tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball. Use a pitchfork or shovel to scarify the sides of the hole.If container-grown, lay the tree on its side and remove the container. Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much. Position tree in center of hole so that the best side faces forward. You are ready to begin filling in with soil. Create a water ring around the outer edge of the hole. Not only will this conseve water, but will direct moisture to perimeter roots, encouraging outer growth. Once tree is established, water ring may be leveled.

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