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    • Photo of Pinus nigra 'Frank' form 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

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    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.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Dwarf, tight columnar form, Deer resistant, tolerates wind & cold. USDA Zones 5-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    DWARF. A tight columnar plant. Leaves green. Nice fastigiata form. Should be in trade more. Grows 8 inches a year.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    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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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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