Austrian Pine 'Green Tower'

Austrian Pine 'Green Tower' (Pinus nigra 'Green Tower') — one of the most popular cultivars for modern gardens thanks to its perfect vertical form. If you need a slender green column that does not collapse under snow and takes up minimal space, this is the best choice.

Here is a detailed description:

1. Appearance and crown

• Form: Narrow, strictly columnar or spindle-shaped. The branches grow vertically upwards, pressed tightly against the trunk.
• Needles: Very long (up to 10–12 cm), glossy, dark green in colour. The needles are dense, gathered in tufts of two, which makes the tree look very dense and "juicy".
• Shoots: Stiff, ending in large light buds that contrast with the dark needles in spring.

2. Dimensions and growth rate

The cultivar is characterised by moderate growth:

• Annual growth: 15–20 cm in height and only 5 cm in width.
• At 10 years: Reaches approximately 2–2.5 metres in height with a crown diameter of only 0.6–0.8 metres.