Pinus nigra, European Black Pine

Pinus nigra, European Black PineUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 47Native Range: Southern Europe to western AsiaSoil: Well drained, sandy or rocky, slightly acidic to neutralLight: Full sunHeight in the Garden: 3060'+, but easily controlled in bonsai culture. Size: 4" square potAttributes: Long, dark green needles in pairs. Rugged bark with deep fissures as it ages. Strong growth, dense branching, and excellent back budding. Tolerates poor soil and urban conditions. Notes: A bold, powerful

Light: Sun to bright shade

powerful pine species ideal for masculine bonsai styles

an illustrious family

deciduous oak from the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe and North Africa

Uses: Fast growing shade tree

Tolerates pruning and makes a good informal hedge or specimen shrub

low-growing jasmine perfect for bonsai

Native Range: Southeastern Europe to western Asia

Attributes: Fragrant

gray-brown

Foliage is small and the species is quite variable

It is extremely drought and heat tolerant