Pinus nigra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 370. (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481695
Common Names
- Nigra Pine
- Nigra Pinon Pine
- Pinon Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus nigra (also called Austrian black pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Europe. It is an evergreen coniferous tree growing to 25–35 m tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m diameter. It is found in open forests, on hillsides, and in ravines, at altitudes of 1,000–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus nigra, also known as the Austrian pine, is a coniferous tree that is commonly used as a windbreak or for ornamental purposes in landscaping. It is also used in timber production and for fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus nigra has yellow-green flowers, brown seeds and seedlings that are yellow-green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus nigra is a medium-sized coniferous tree that can reach up to 30 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pinus nigra
Pinus nigra is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Pinus nigra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus nigra?
Pinus nigra
What is the common name of Pinus nigra?
Austrian Pine
Where is Pinus nigra native to?
Southern Europe
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus nigra Aiton: Placement according to April 2023 Classification