The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
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Frank's Austrian Pine
Frank's Austrian Pine
$89.25
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Pinus nigra 'Frank'
Choose Frank's Austrian Pine if you want a narrow, columnar evergreen for a tight vertical accent. The tradeoff: it is slow and stays small, so it is not a windbreak or a fast privacy screen.
Buy This If
- You want a narrow, upright evergreen accent.
- You have a tight spot that needs height, not width.
- Deer browsing is a concern.
Skip This If
- You need a fast, full privacy screen.
- You want quick size.
- Your soil stays wet.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Its tight, vertical form makes a clean architectural accent, especially in pairs or narrow beds. |
| Growth Rate | C+ | It is slow to fill in, so it is best bought close to the size you want. |
| Maintenance | A- | It holds its narrow columnar shape with little to no pruning. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | A | The narrow columnar habit is built for tight spots where wider evergreens will not fit. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It can screen in a tight, patient row, but it is too narrow and slow to be a fast privacy wall. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd use Frank's Austrian Pine as a narrow vertical accent or a formal pair, not as a windbreak. It stays tight and columnar with little pruning, but it is slow, so start with a size close to what you want.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Pinus nigra 'Frank' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Frank's Austrian Pine |
| Mature Height | 8-12 ft |
| Mature Width | 4-6 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-7b |
| Spacing | 3-4 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Narrow, columnar |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (native to Europe and Asia) |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it stay narrow?
Yes; it holds a tight columnar form with little or no pruning.
Can I use it for privacy?
Only in a tight, patient row; it is narrow and slow, so it works better as an accent than a fast screen.
Is it deer resistant?
Yes; like most pines, deer usually leave it alone.
Why buy evergreen trees in the fall
- Plant now, screened by next summer
- Large sizes we deliver ourselves, fully rigged
- Roots keep growing into November in New England soil
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31075
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