Photo by Conifer Kingdom
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Buy Pinus nigra 'Frank'
Also Known As
- Frank Austrian Pine
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 8'-4'
- W: 3'-18"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Pinus nigra 'Frank' plant details
Pinus nigra 'Frank' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus nigra 'Frank'
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 18 IN - wide, 8 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: columnar, compact, dwarf, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus nigra 'Frank'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
An Austrian pine with a very nice columnar form. Branching is dense and needles are shorter than species.
By: Conifer Kingdom
Slow-growing, narrow dwarf conifer with short, dark green needles. Growth rate and rich green color make this a nice accent to any garden.
By: Garden World
A slow growing fastigiate form introduced by Mitch, shorter needled than most of the similar forms.
Dwarf, tight columnar form, Deer resistant, tolerates wind & cold. USDA Zones 5-8.
DWARF. A tight columnar plant. Leaves green. Nice fastigiata form. Should be in trade more. Grows 8 inches a year.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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Gardening facts about Pinus nigra 'Frank' plant
How to Grow Pinus nigra 'Frank'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- brown
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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