Austrian Pine vs Swiss Stone Pine - TreeTime.ca

Austrian Pine vs Swiss Stone Pine

Pinus cembra

Pinus nigra

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Swiss Stone Pine
Austrian Pine

Swiss Stone Pine is a hardy, slow-growing evergreen. Narrowly pyramidal while young, this long-lived tree is adaptable to many soil types. Due to its shape and density, Swiss Stone Pine is a versatile shade or accent tree.

Although our pictures don't show it, this seldom seen tree is among the most attractive conifers we have seen and is likely why it is the most chosen tree used for memorials or dedications in public parks.

Swiss Stone Pine is also sought after for the large seeds it produces. They are often used as pine nuts are and are tasty in pesto.

Austrian Pine is a medium-sized evergreen known for its dense rounded crown and long needles.

This moderately fast growing tree adds year-round colour to your yard and tends to be resistant the effects of snow, ice, and pollution.

Swiss Stone Pine Quick Facts

Austrian Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: green
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: corsican pine, european black pine