Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green' / Oregon Green Austrian pine
Pinus nigra'Oregon Green' is a popular tree used as street trees and home landscaping. It is a robust, large selection of Austrian pine with asymmetrical branching holding glossy, dark-green needles that are held somewhat tightly against the branch. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 10 feet (3 m) tall and 6 feet (2 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 1 foot (30 cm) or more.
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the early 1990s at Van Meter and Son Nursery, Boring, Oregon, USA. The cultivars, Pinus nigra 'Oregon Jade' and 'Select Green' are considered by be synonyms of this plant.
Pinus nigra 'Oregon Green' — a young specimen in a private garden in Petaluma, California.
Photo by Janica LeCocq
Comments
Kathy Tanski
does this pine like full sun or shade?
David Olszyk
definitely full sun!
Betty Schmitt
Please help ! I have two Pinus nigra Oregon Deep Greens. They are both three years old, have been growing beautifully, except for this week and a half, one of them looks as if it is dying. We have asked at the local nursery as to what to do... was told "not enough water", however, we put more water, it is getting worse. What can I do? It seems to be turning brow quickly, and we really want to save it! Live in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Thanks, Betty Schmitt
David Olszyk
if you've added water and the color continues to fade, they're probably already gone. The time to add water was probably last year. It often takes a year or two for a conifer to turn completely crispy-brown.
In my opinion, this species is a poor choice for the desert. Next time you should try one of the pinyons; they're much better suited for your climate. Austria is nothing like Arizona, climate-wise.
Jeff Grey
How well will Pine do in the Sandhills Of North Carolina? There is a nursery up in the Piedmont area of North Carolina that sells them. We are zone 8.
Lucie Washburn
One of these trees we’re thinking of buying has a lot of brown (dead?) needles in the middle iof the tree on the trunk. Is this a concern? Is the tree healthy?
David Olszyk
Hi Lucie ... all pines will shed a certain percentage of old needles from the plant's interior every year in the late summer / early fall. This is perfectly normal behavior for a healthy plant and is of no concern.
Carl
I see where pinus nigra and other exotic pines are no longer recommended to be planted due to diseases. Is this particular selection resistant to pine wilt disease?
Cjy
How large will this tree eventually get in a Pacific NW garden - say at 20 years?
David Olszyk
easily 30 feet tall and wide after 20 years, and it won't stop there. After 20 years, they're just hitting their stride.
Hannah Hubbard
Is this a good choice for Eastern Washington, specifically the shore of Lake Chelan with occasional high winds?
David Olszyk
sure ...
Reen
How do you prune a Pinus nigra so that it doesn't get too wide. I don't mind if it gets tall, I just don't want it to get too wide.
David Olszyk
look for the fastigiate cultivar 'Frank'. It's a very narrow selection.
Robin Pabst
We need to block the view of our neighbors to the East. We want evergreens. Is there a chart for sizes?
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David Olszyk
Hi Robin ... there is no chart. All conifers grow at different rates for many decades if not centuries ... miniature, dwarf, intermediate and large all refer to growth rates. In tree years, everything will eventually get pretty big.
Comments
does this pine like full sun or shade?
definitely full sun!
Please help ! I have two Pinus nigra Oregon Deep Greens. They are both three years old, have been growing beautifully, except for this week and a half, one of them looks as if it is dying. We have asked at the local nursery as to what to do... was told "not enough water", however, we put more water, it is getting worse. What can I do? It seems to be turning brow quickly, and we really want to save it! Live in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Thanks, Betty Schmitt
if you've added water and the color continues to fade, they're probably already gone. The time to add water was probably last year. It often takes a year or two for a conifer to turn completely crispy-brown.
In my opinion, this species is a poor choice for the desert. Next time you should try one of the pinyons; they're much better suited for your climate. Austria is nothing like Arizona, climate-wise.
How well will Pine do in the Sandhills Of North Carolina? There is a nursery up in the Piedmont area of North Carolina that sells them. We are zone 8.
One of these trees we’re thinking of buying has a lot of brown (dead?) needles in the middle iof the tree on the trunk. Is this a concern? Is the tree healthy?
Hi Lucie ... all pines will shed a certain percentage of old needles from the plant's interior every year in the late summer / early fall. This is perfectly normal behavior for a healthy plant and is of no concern.
I see where pinus nigra and other exotic pines are no longer recommended to be planted due to diseases. Is this particular selection resistant to pine wilt disease?
How large will this tree eventually get in a Pacific NW garden - say at 20 years?
easily 30 feet tall and wide after 20 years, and it won't stop there. After 20 years, they're just hitting their stride.
Is this a good choice for Eastern Washington, specifically the shore of Lake Chelan with occasional high winds?
sure ...
How do you prune a Pinus nigra so that it doesn't get too wide. I don't mind if it gets tall, I just don't want it to get too wide.
look for the fastigiate cultivar 'Frank'. It's a very narrow selection.
We need to block the view of our neighbors to the East. We want evergreens. Is there a chart for sizes?
.
Hi Robin ... there is no chart. All conifers grow at different rates for many decades if not centuries ... miniature, dwarf, intermediate and large all refer to growth rates. In tree years, everything will eventually get pretty big.
Can this tree do well in mid Wisconsin?