Austrian Pine Tree

A Tough Evergreen Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) is a workhorse of a tree. In fact, it's recommended by numerous university horticulturists as a superior windbreak tree because of its dense growth and durability against strong winds. Also called European Black Pine, this evergreen has sturdy branches that are resistant to breakage '– a functional tree that's also a beautiful landscape specimen! This Hard Worker Needs Little Maintenance Austrian Pine overwhelmingly earns its keep by offering these additional features: • Privacy. Its height, thick growth, and evergreen habit make Austrian Pine a terrific privacy screen. In fact, if you live in a covenant-restricted neighborhood that places a height limitation on constructed fencing, plant Austrian Pine. This tree provides a "green" solution for legally exceeding restricted fence heights, and it does it in a big way. Trees can reach heights of up to 60 feet! • Adaptability. Drought, heat, poor soils, and heavy soils are challenges for many l