Pinus nigra Nigra Bonsai / 45L / 180Cm
Pinus nigra Nigra Bonsai / 45L / 180Cm
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Pinus nigra Bonsai
Pinus nigra subsp. nigra
45L pot • Bonsai form • Supplied approximately 180cm tall
Plant Highlights: Sculptural bonsai-trained form • Dense evergreen needles • Year-round architectural interest • Mature specimen with distinctive character • Ideal as a focal point
Overview
Pinus nigra, commonly known as the Austrian Pine, is a robust evergreen conifer admired for its long, dark green needles and rugged character. Expertly trained into a bonsai form, this mature specimen combines the strength of a full-sized tree with the artistic appeal of cloud-pruned branching, creating an impressive architectural feature for the garden.
Supplied at approximately 180cm tall in a 45L pot, this specimen provides instant impact in contemporary landscapes, Japanese-inspired gardens and courtyard settings. Its evergreen foliage delivers reliable colour and structure throughout the year, while the sculptural framework becomes increasingly characterful with age.
Why We Love It
- Expertly trained bonsai form creates an exceptional focal point.
- Rich dark green evergreen needles provide year-round interest.
- Mature specimen with strong architectural presence.
- Slow-growing and long-lived.
- Ideal for Japanese-style and contemporary garden designs.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pinus nigra subsp. nigra |
| Common Name | Austrian Pine |
| Plant Type | Evergreen conifer trained in bonsai form |
| Foliage | Long, dark green evergreen needles held in pairs |
| Seasonal Interest | Evergreen structure and colour throughout the year |
| Growth Habit | Upright tree artistically trained into a bonsai form |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained soil; suitable for loam, sandy or chalky soils |
| Mature Height | Can eventually exceed 20m if grown naturally; the bonsai form is maintained by regular specialist pruning |
| Mature Spread | Determined by ongoing bonsai training and pruning |
| Exposure | Suitable for sheltered and exposed positions |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy in Irish gardens. |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun for the healthiest growth and best needle colour. It is well suited to both sheltered and exposed sites.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly if kept in a container.
Soil
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential, especially during winter, as prolonged waterlogging can affect root health.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Fully hardy throughout Ireland and well adapted to cold winters and exposed conditions.
Routine Care
Maintain the bonsai form with careful annual pruning. Remove dead or damaged branches as required, and lightly shorten new spring shoots where necessary to preserve the sculptural outline. Avoid cutting back into old wood unless undertaking specialist bonsai maintenance.
Perfect For
- Japanese-inspired gardens.
- Contemporary landscapes.
- Courtyard gardens.
- Architectural planting.
- Statement specimen planting.
- Large decorative containers.
Good to Know
The supplied height of approximately 180cm refers to the overall height at the time of sale. This is a professionally trained bonsai specimen, and regular, careful maintenance will preserve its distinctive sculptural character for many years.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Pinus nigra subsp. nigra
- Trained in a bonsai form.
- Supplied in a 45L nursery pot.
- Supplied approximately 180cm tall.
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