Austrian Pine Tree, Ball and Burlap

Austrian Pine has become a favorite ornamental pine. It is widely planted in our community landscapes and is almost as popular as the Colorado Blue Spruce. It adapts well to many types of soil conditions although it will not tolerate extremely wet or soggy soils, a condition that all pines and most conifers dislike. Austrian pine has a much fuller crown than its Colorado native, Ponderosa Pine. For that reason, it is planted as a "screen" to hide views or block wind. Its needle color is darker green and they are slightly smaller and stiffer than Ponderosa pine. Zones 3B to 7. Can survive up to Zone 8 but seldom seen. It prefers the colder climates. Pyramidal and full looking when young with lower branches maintained. Older tree becomes flat-topped and more open. Can reach 60' in height. In good conditions, grows 12-18" per year.