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    Buy Pinus nigra 'Bambino'

    Also Known As

    • Pinus nigra 'Gaelle Bregeon'
    • Bambino Dwarf Austrian Pine

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer, groundcover

    size

    • H: 10"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    12-15 inch (6" std) | $151

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    Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

    18-24 inch | $251

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    Pinus nigra 'Bambino' plant details

    Pinus nigra 'Bambino' is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus nigra 'Bambino'

    Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 10 IN tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus nigra 'Bambino'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    At a growth rate of 2-3 inches a year considered to be one of the slowest growing forms of Austrian pine. Holds onto its dark green needles for 2-3 years. Also sold under the name 'Bambino'.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Pinus nigra 'Bambino' - A dwarf variety of Austrian Pine. This cultivar looks like the best mugo pine you have ever seen without having to prune. Grows 2-3 inches a year. Some people call this cutivar 'Gaelle Bregeon'.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus nigra 'Bambino' plant

    How to Grow Pinus nigra 'Bambino'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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