Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana'

Also Known As

Hornibrookiana Austrian Pine
Hornibrookiana European Black Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12'-24'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana' plant details

Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 12 FT - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus nigra 'Hornibrookiana'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Originated from a witch's broom, this unusual and especially slow growing conifer will create a low spreading mound 2' tall and 6' wide, in 30 years! The lustrous 2-3" deep-green needles appear on small upright branchlets giving it an interesting prickly appearance. This shrub is an interesting subject for a large pot or as a specimen. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Two-inch, glossy dark green needles highlighted with prominent cream colored candles in the spring define this underused pine. Typically grows wider than high which makes it a great candidate for a low border.