Pinus nigra 'Black Prince'

dwarf austrian pine

Family	Pinaceae
Plant Type	conifer
Zone	USDA: 4a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1
Care Level
Height	0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread	1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light	full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Pinus nigra 'Black Prince' (dwarf austrian pine) bears bright yellow blossoms during mid spring. This conifer is rounded in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen. The bark is scaly in texture.
Typical Uses	Alpine or rock garden and foundation.
Special Characteristics	Pinus nigra 'Black Prince' tolerates drought, pollution and salt.