Plants > Conifers

Austrian pine 'Green Tower'

Pinus nigra 'Green Tower'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

A narrow, upright, slow-growing conifer with compacted dark green needles that grow in pairs. Large white buds appear through the winter months. Tolerates high winds and cold weather

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil. Good for coastal situations

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containersin a cold frame in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphids, pine shoot moth and pine sawflies

Diseases

May be susceptible to pine needle cast

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringWinterSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years