Austrian Pine (Nigra)

The Austrian Pine (Nigra) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Austrian Pine (Nigra) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Austrian Pine (Nigra) will reach up to 120 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 35 feet.

The Austrian Pine (Nigra) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.