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    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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Pinus longaeva

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
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