Pinus nigra 'Black Prince'
Austrian pine 'Black Prince'
A dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen conifer, which unlike the typical species, produces a compact, flattened, globe-shaped bush, only reaching 45cm (18in) high and 60cm (2ft) across when mature. It has a neat, densely branching habit. The dark-green needles are shorter and thinner than in the typical species. Its small size means it is an ideal choice for a small, city or courtyard garden, where an architectural, or evergreen focal point is needed
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to acidic soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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