Pinus nigra
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European Black Pine Pinus nigra is a species of pine Pinus native to the mountains surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
It is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree growing to 25-45 m tall, rarely 55 m. There are two subspecies, each with three varieties:
- Pinus nigra subsp. nigra
- Pinus nigra subsp. nigra var. nigra. Austrian Pine.
- Pinus nigra subsp. nigra var. caramanica. Turkish Black Pine.
- Pinus nigra subsp. nigra var. pallasiana. Crimean Black Pine.
- Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii
- Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii var. salzmannii. Cevennes Pine.
- Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii var. corsicana. Corsican Pine.
- Pinus nigra subsp. salzmannii var. mauretanica. Algerian Black Pine.
It is extensively cultivated as a timber and ornamental tree in Europe, and to a lesser extent also in North America.
Pests that can cause economic damage include:
