Class
Order
Family
Genus
Classification
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold subsp. nigra
Vernacular Name(s):
Austrian pine
Description
Medium-sized tree, generally with bushy, widespreading habit and long, forked branches. Lvs in dense terminal masses concentrated near shoot apices, thick, rigid, dark green, with thickened hypodermal cells usually in 3–5 rows; apex pungent.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
Bibliography
Farjon, A 2001: World Checklist and Bibliography of Conifers. Edition 2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond.
Howell, C. 2008: Consolidated list of environmental weeds in New Zealand. DOC Research & Development Series 292: 42.
