Komet austrian pine
Pinus nigra 'Komet'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Komet' austrian pine (Pinus nigra 'Komet') is a tree for specimen planting, accents, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Birds visit this evergreen tree. Deer tend to pass it by. It grows at a moderate pace into a broad form and tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Smoketree, Little Carlow tartarian aster, and Red Baron cogon grass.