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Also Known As

  • 8 Ball European Black Pine
  • 8-Ball Austrian Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Pinus nigra '8-Ball' plant details

Pinus nigra '8-Ball' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus nigra '8-Ball'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: globose, miniature

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus nigra '8-Ball'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This compact pine has dark green needles and a dense globose form. An uncommon but quite nice selection of Austrian pine.

Gardening facts about Pinus nigra '8-Ball' plant

How to Grow Pinus nigra '8-Ball'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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