Pine, (Austrian) Oregon Green Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green' Height: 20 feet Spread: 15 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4b Description: This relatively slow growing upright tree has very stiff green needles; bright white candles jump out against the green needles in the spring; excellent as an accent or can be massed to form a tall screen Ornamental Features Pine, (Austrian) Oregon Green is primarily valued in the landscape for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has rich green evergreen foliage. The needles remain green throughout the winter. Landscape Attributes Pine, (Austrian) Oregon Green is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Pine, (Austrian) Oregon Green is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Pine, (Austrian) Oregon Green will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average conditions that are neither too wet nor too dry, and is very intolerant of standing water. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Clean up Rating (1-5) 1=least effort 5=most effort Clean Up Rating (4): Cones are oval shaped 3 inches long. They are purple when young, maturing to brown and found in groups of 2 to 4. Cones mature in 2 years. Clean up for the cones is blow or rake and bag them, the needles can be blown or raked and mow or bagged. Our desert climate especially in late winter to early spring evergreens can suffer during next growing season. An easy way to remember check for dryness is on the holidays Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Valentines Day & Easter. During the growing season is maintain regular deep watering. 
