New York Metropolitan Flora | Species: Pinus nigra

Pinus nigra Arn. - Austrian Pine

Non-native

By Science Staff

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 01/25/2013

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Common Names

Austrian Pine

General Discussion

This species is native to Europe and is widely used as an ornamental in landscaping. There a are a few reports of this species in our area, but most (all?) represent cultivated specimens. It may eventually be confirmed as an escape in our area, but no definitive adventive populations have yet been seen.