Pinus nigra
Black Pine
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Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Description
Pinus nigra, the European black pine, is a moderately variable species of pine, occurring across southern Mediterranean Europe from Spain to the Crimea, in Asia Minor and on Corsica/Cyprus, and in the high mountains of the Maghreb in North Africa.
Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
