*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:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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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