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Pinus nigra 'Green Tower'
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Austrian pine 'Green Tower'

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

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green White
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green White
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil. Good for coastal situations

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containersin a cold frame in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hedging and screens
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases

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