Pinus nigra 'Black Prince'

Also Known As

Black Prince Austrian Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Pinus nigra 'Black Prince' plant details

Pinus nigra 'Black Prince' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus nigra 'Black Prince'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus nigra 'Black Prince'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pinus nigra ' Black Prince ' - A dwarf variety of Austrian Pine. Plant grows in a squatty ball. Leaves are a very dark green. Buds are white. Plant grows about 3 inches a year. Very tight and nice.

By: Kigi Nursery

A very small clone introduced by Don Hatch and considered by many to be a hybrid with thunbergii, under any name a spectacular plant (cheesy car crown sold separately).

By: Arrowhead Alpines

DWARF. Possibly a hybrid of P. thunbergii, this P. nigra is a very compact form. Short, dense whorls of mid-green needles seem almost like daisies looking up at you. It is also a slow grower.