About

A large, deciduous tree to about 25�35m tall from the Crimea and Turkey, similar to P. nigra but with longer, greener needles than the Austrian pine. An architectural, wind-resistant specimen pine for a large, open, exposed garden.

About the genus

Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of 2-lipped, tubular flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.

Care notes

CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.