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| Soil: | damp, alkaline, clay |
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| Zones: | 3b thru 7a |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
evergreen
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| Attributes: |
winter interest, drought tolerant |
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description for "Pine: Pinus nigra"
Austrian pines have strong character and serve well as a landscape decoration, a windbreak, or border tree. It produces 4 to 6 inch handsome dark green needles. At maturity, Austrian pines usually do not exceed 40 feet in a yard and garden situation. A very broad tree, Austrian pines grow about 8-12 inches per year. They will thrive in areas that reach -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Withstands city conditions better than many other pines. --edited by dtd siegelgirl
History:
Native to Europe. Introduced 1759.
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