PINUS NIGRA
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Leaf: Evergreen needles, 4 to 6 inches long, flexible with two thick, dark green needles per fascicle.
Flower: Monoecious; males cylindrical, yellow, in large clusters along twigs; females oval, yellow to purple.
Fruit: Cones are ovoid, 2 to 3 inches long, yellow-brown; umbo is armed
with
a very short, minute prickle, maturing in the fall.
Twig: Quite stout, brown to gray in color with a large white, ovoid
terminal
bud.
Bark: Brown to gray, developing gray-brown ridges and dark brown furrows. Form: A medium sized tree reaching up to 100 feet tall with a very dense crown (needles retained up to 4 years) that eventually develops a flat top.
Spacing: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer . Provides winter interest