*Pinus nigra

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*Pinus nigra
BLACK PINE, AUSTRIAN PINE

Pinaceae
N. Mediterranean

Location: map coordinates F-42 (northeast of Administration Building), N 39°11'12'' W 75°32'18''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • large evergreen tree, conifer
  • etymology: Pinus = the Latin name; nigra = black (the bark)
  • needles in 2’s; 4”-6” long
  • cones 2”-3” long
  • native range northern Mediterranean, mainly Turkey; altitude sea-level to 6,600’; full sun

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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