Monmel austrian pine
Pinus nigra 'Monmel'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monmel' austrian pine (Pinus nigra 'Monmel') is a tree for specimen planting, privacy screens, hedges, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate, forms a broad shape, and tolerates drought and salt. Birds visit this evergreen. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Standing Ovation little bluestem, Stella de Oro daylily, and Ruby Spice sweet pepperbush.