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Pinus nigra ‘Brepo’ standard

A dense, dome-shaped pine with rich, dark green needles all year round. We’ve grown this as a standard for years; it works wonderfully as a formal feature in a container or in a border.

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Product information

This is a really reliable, slow-growing pine that we’ve kept on at the nursery for its neat habit. It forms a lovely, dense, flattened dome of dark green needles that provide colour and structure whatever the season. It’s a tough plant, fully hardy in the UK and happy in windy or coastal spots once it’s established.

Over ten years, you can expect it to form a head of about 60-90cm. It’s not fussy about soil type, as long as it’s well-drained and doesn’t get waterlogged. For the best dense shape and colour, give it a home in full sun.

It needs very little looking after and naturally keeps its tidy, rounded shape without any pruning. If you do want to shape it, the best time is in late spring by trimming the new growth, often called ‘candles’. It’s a great choice for adding a bit of formal structure to a patio pot, a rock garden, or a mixed border.

Product Details

Common Name

Dwarf Austrian Pine 'Brepo'

Growth Rate

Slow

Max height

1 M

Leaf Colour

Dark green

Sunlight

Full sun

Pruning

Very little to no pruning is needed to maintain its shape. If shaping is desired, trim back the new growth (candles) in late spring. Avoid cutting into old wood.

Seasonal Spring

Maintains its rich green foliage. New growth appears as upright shoots known as 'candles'.

Seasonal Summer

The dense, dark green needles provide consistent colour and texture throughout the summer months.

Seasonal Autumn

Remains a vibrant dark green, providing structure as other plants begin to fade.

Seasonal Winter

The rich green needles remain throughout the winter, making it a great focal point for winter interest.

Fruit Description

Develops small, shiny dark brown pine cones.