Common Name: Austrian Pine Latin Name: Pinus nigra Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Evergreen Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Features: Stiff, medium-length, dark green needles. Comments: European native that can handle colder parts of Texas. Problems: Tip blight and pine wilt nematodes are serious pests in some regions. Firewise: No

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