Pinus nigra - black pine (20 seeds)

Genus that includes around 120 species of evergreen, monoecious tree or shrub conifers, long widespread in the forests of the Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to Central America, Europe, Northern Africa and South-East Asia. Pinus mugo var mughus is a dwarf conifer with a rounded and compact crown that does not exceed 1.5 m in height and 2 m in width. The 3-4 cm long dark green needles are gathered in bunches at the ends of the branches. Flowering occurs in May and the flowers are divided into males, yellow-orange in colour, at the base of each bud and females, reddish in colour, at the apex of each branch.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to all types of soil, even stony, dry and calcareous ones, as long as it is well drained. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Very rustic plant, it resists minimum temperatures reaching -28°/-30°c. It can be grown in cold locations exposed to sun and wind. Being a dwarf conifer it is particularly suitable for flower beds in small gardens, bonsai, rock gardens, terraces and balconies.

Sowing

In spring

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Pinus mugo var mughus

Family: Pinaceae