Austrian Pine

Pinus nigra ssp. nigra 'Helga' Pinaceae

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Iseli Nursery

Description

Slow growing rounded form of Austrian pine. 'Helga' has white buds contrasting against green spring needles. Found as a witches broom on a 60 year old Pinus nigra in Germany.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest, dwarf conifer