Pinus nigra 'Frank' ~ Frank Black Pine fast-growth Watch for miners

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The large arrow-shaped foliage that emerges grey-green and deepens to bronze and purple-black with maturity

Dampening out is the major problem for this plant

Ricketts Glen State Park Mountain Laurel Blooming

Pinus nigra 'Frank' ~ Frank Black Pine fast-growth Watch for minersFrank Black Pine is a small evergreen conifer tree with a tight upright pyramidal habit and dense branching. The glossy, stiffly pointed dark green needles emerge creamy white and come in bundles of two. Oval stalkless cones mature to brown. Grows best in full sun with and moist, well drained soils. Easy to transplant and is tolerant of clay, urban conditions, salt, and drought once established. Type: Tree, Conifer Origins: China Height: 10' 12'