Austrian Pine, Black Pine, European Black Pine, Fastigiate Austrian Pine, Fastigiate Black Pine
Pinusnigra 'Arnold Sentinel'

Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pinus (PY-nus)
Species: nigra (NY-gruh)
Cultivar: Arnold Sentinel

Category

Trees
Conifers

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible