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More suited to warmer climates, this species adapts well to our climate and could be seen more commonly in the UK as a result of climate change because it tolerates heat and drought.

Description

• Average height and spread may be up to 15 metres by 8.0m
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Needles: 10-15cm long, found in pairs. 
• Native to UK: No, central and south eastern Europe.

Did you know?

• Black pine can live up to 500 years. 
• Stands firm in windswept, exposed locations.
• Black pines can be grown as a bonsai tree.