Hardiest of Conifers
Pinus nigra, austriaca or maritima
is one of the hardiest of conifers
Both Austrian and Maritime varieties
are content in almost any soil type
They are one of the few conifers
to succeed in coastal environments
They grow at a moderate rate and smell of
fresh pine oils through Spring and Summer
Please note that Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is reported
as dying out in southern UK because of global warming
but Pinus nigra are growing better in these new conditions
Pinus nigra data sheet
Buds opening . . . . . . . . 
Candlesticks form . . . . .
Shoots extend . . . . . . . . . .
Green growth starts . . . . . .
New needles form . . . . . . . . .
Shoots harden . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pine flowers, seed heads . . . . .
Pine cones form . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(These are all original higher definition photos)
Pinus nigra photos page |
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Fresh pine needles
5.0m close up |
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4.0m container grown 160 litre
Pines as specimens |
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