Pinus nigra 'Helga'

Also Known As

Helga Austrian Pine

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-7b

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Pinus nigra 'Helga' plant details

Pinus nigra 'Helga' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus nigra 'Helga'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus nigra 'Helga'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A slow growing dwarf upright form with prominent buds and good color found by Dr. Simon in Germany and introduced by Krussman, I have no Idea who Helga was, Krussman's mistress? Many disturbing images come to mind.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Pinus nigra 'Helga' plant

How to Grow Pinus nigra 'Helga'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant