Pinus nigra 'Black Prince'

Austrian Black Pine

Black Prince Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra ‘Black Prince’) grows as a dwarf globe with short, dark green needles. The dense foliage gives it a strong, rounded silhouette that remains visible throughout the year.

Whitish buds stand out against the needles in winter, adding a finer detail to its otherwise solid shape. It works well near a path or among lower plants where both the form and the buds can be appreciated.

Choose a sunny position with soil that drains freely. Water during establishment and leave enough room for the branches to develop without crowding.

Size (about 10 years)
• Height: 2.5 ft
• Width: 2.5 ft
Measurements are the grower’s approximate ten-year guide; plants can continue growing beyond this size.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant
• Rock Garden

Plant type

Conifer, Dwarf Conifer

Height

50'

Width

30-35'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Very Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Rock Garden, Specimen

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Platy

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

2.5 ft

10-year width

2.5 ft