Overview
Pinus nigra 'Felek' is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus nigra 'Felek' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and hedging and screens.
About
Pinus nigra, the Austrian pine or black pine, is a moderately variable species of pine, occurring across Southern Europe from the Iberian Peninsula and Lower Austria to the eastern Mediterranean, on the Anatolian peninsula of Turkey, Corsica and Cyprus, as well as Crimea and in the high mountains of Northwest Africa.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pinus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Pinus nigra 'Felek' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pinus nigra 'Felek'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Adelgids, Conifer aphid, Sawfly larvae, Pine shoot moth
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Needle cast diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pinus nigra 'Felek'?
Pinus nigra 'Felek' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus nigra 'Felek' need?
Pinus nigra 'Felek' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pinus nigra 'Felek' hardy in the UK?
Pinus nigra 'Felek' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Pinus nigra 'Felek'?
Seed, Grafting.
More in the Pinus genus
- Pinus albicauliswhite-bark pine
- Pinus aristata 'Doc'
- Pinus attenuataknobcone pine
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- Pinus banksiana 'Chippewa'
- Pinus bhutanicaEast Bhutan pine
- Pinus californiarumCalifornia single-leaf pinyon
- Pinus cembroidespinyon pine
