Austrian pine / Black pine

Characteristics:

MATURE AUSTRIAN PINE BONSAI

Family: Pine (Pinaceae)
Origin: Europe, Asia Minor, Northern Africa
bloom time: April – May

Austrian pine (black pine) belongs to evergreen, slowly growing conifers that are widespread mainly Northern and Central Italy, Austria and the Balkan Peninsula. It is characterized with 8-10 cm long dark green thick needles densely arranged in 2 vascular bundles. The bark is grey to dark brown and has deep fissures. Mature cones are 4-7 cm long and are clustered in groups of two to four.

Austrian pine is often planted as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. This wonderful woody plant with great properties comes in the form of macro bonsai.
Austrian pine requires open spacious areas with lots of sun in gardens or internal blocks inside modern residential or corporate complexes. It is also suitable for prestigious cultural or social venues or as a complement of oriental gardens, restaurants, wellness or spa centers.

Austrian pine (or its subspecies Prunus nigra ssp. Austriaca or Pinus nigra ssp. nigra) is cultivated all over Europe. Even though it grows well even in less nutritious soils we recommend using sand-enriched gardening substrate for ornamental plants and mild watering throughout the year (Do not over-water.).
This is a light-loving woody plant which requires dry and warm sites exposed to sunlight. It even tolerates polluted urban areas. This well-known plant which does not have any special soil requirements can survive even in rough situations. Its deep roots make it resistant to wind.

It is highly suitable for environments with ornamental stones, heathland plants or other conifers. It can be planted in pots, on terraces or roof gardens where it grows well all year because it loves exposure to direct sunlight and can withstand freezing temperatures.

Guarantee

Customer comfort and the high quality of our plants are our priority, which is why we provide our woody plants with a guarantee covering one vegetation period. However, the guarantee is honored only if plants are planted by a gardening company recommended by us and provided that customers take proper and due care of his plants as recommended.