Pinus nigra 'Moseri'
Austrian pine 'Moseri'
A slow growing, compact, dwarf pine of irregular, broadly pyramidal shape. Needles in shorter tufts at the end of the branches are bright green in summer become golden-yellow in winter
Synonyms
Pinus sylvestris 'Moseri'Pinus nigra subsp. laricio 'Moseri'
see morePinus nigra subsp. laricio 'Pygmaea'
Pinus nigra 'Pygmaea'
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Gold Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Gold |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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 in full sun, ideal for structure in the garden
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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