Austrian Pine
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Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold
The Austrian Pine is a strong tree with dark green needles that stay on all year. It can grow in many different places!
Habitat: Forests and urban areas
Appearance
The Austrian Pine has long, stiff, dark green needles that grow in bundles of two, creating a dense, rounded to flat-topped crown. Its rough, dark gray-brown bark has deep furrows, making it look rugged and distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusPinus
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Austrian Pines can live longer than 500 years, watching centuries pass by!
Austrian Pine needles stay green all year, even in winter snow!
Its small, prickly cones pop open to release winged seeds that twirl to the ground!
This tree is often planted in cities because it can handle pollution really well!
Special abilities
Ability
Rock Solid Roots
Austrian Pine has a deep, spreading root system that helps it grip rocky slopes and survive strong winds.
Ability
Tough Needles, Thirsty Roots
Its thick needles reduce water loss, and deep roots seek out water, helping it thrive in dry places.
Ability
Survivor Bark
The Austrian Pine has thick, dark bark that protects its inner layers from extreme cold and forest fires.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-55 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-20 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 70-150 cm
- Lifespan
- 150-500 years
- Fruit Type
- Cone
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
shelters
Eurasian Nuthatch
Sitta europaea
builds nests in its branches
eats
Eurasian Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
feeds on its pine seeds
symbiotic with
Slippery Jack
Suillus luteus
helps roots absorb nutrients
eats
Six-spined Ips
Ips sexdentatus
bores tunnels in its wood
Traits
Coniferous
Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Austrian Black PineBlack Pine
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Austrian Pine?
20-55 m
How wide does Austrian Pine spread?
10-20 m
Is Austrian Pine edible?
No
How big is Austrian Pine?
70-150 cm
How long does Austrian Pine live?
150-500 years
Where is Austrian Pine usually found?
Forests and urban areas
What kind of fruit does Austrian Pine produce?
Cone
How fast does Austrian Pine grow?
Medium
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