Evergreen trees – Austrian Pine

Austrian Pine 

Botanical name: pinus nigra 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 20-40 ft in height with a 12-20 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: white/yellow 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: privacy, shade, windbreaks, background planting 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, heat tolerant, attracts pollinators, highly adaptable to poor conditions

Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub plant food slow release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: fern, hosta, azaleas, redbud tree, nandinas

Toxicity level: very mildly toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no