Pinus nigra 'Green Tower'

Common name: Austrian pine

Description: A strikingly narrow, columnar evergreen conifer that forms a dense, upright pillar of rich dark green needles, standing out in the garden like a natural exclamation mark. Slow-growing and low-maintenance, it is an excellent choice where height is wanted without taking up much space.

Other benefits: low maintenance, no pruning required, tolerant of wind, coastal conditions and pollution, good for screening or as a specimen

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 2m x 0.6m

Position: full sun

Soil pH: neutral to alkaline; tolerant of chalky and poor soils

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -25°C