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Pinus nigra 'Helga' (Austrian Pine)

Austrian Pine 'Helga', Black Pine 'Helga', Calabrian Pine 'Helga', Corsican Pine 'Helga', Larch Pine 'Helga', European Black Pine 'Helga'


Pinus nigra 'Helga' (Austrian Pine) is a dwarf evergreen conifer of fluffy, globe-shaped habit with short, fresh-green needles that contrast nicely with the white buds. A very slow grower, 3-6 in. per year (7-15 cm), this lovely Austrian Pine is an excellent choice for small gardens and containers. Salt-tolerant, it is also an excellent choice for coastal gardens.

  • Grows up to 8 ft. tall and wide (240 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates clay soils, urban pollution, salt and drought once established. Thrives better than other pines in chalky soils.
  • Perfect for coastal gardens, cottage gardens, hedges, windbreaks.
  • Watch for aphids, adelgids, sawflies and pine shoot moth. Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 4 – 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinus - Pines
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm)
Spread 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm)
Spacing 84" – 96" (210cm – 240cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Salt
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 4 – 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinus - Pines
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm)
Spread 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm)
Spacing 84" – 96" (210cm – 240cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Salt
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden

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