Leaves – Evergreen needles are 2 per fascicle; about 5” long; dark green; stout; rigid; sharply pointed. Twigs and buds – Opposite branching with waxy and resinous buds. Cones/flowers – A monoecious ...

Q. My Austrian pine is turning brown. Why? A. The Austrian pine (Pinus nigra), an exceptionally hardy and attractive evergreen, is a true landscape favorite. Yet despite the name "evergreen," as pines ...

It’s normal for deciduous trees and shrubs to drop their leaves in autumn. Many homeowners don’t realize that it’s also normal for evergreens, such as pines, to drop some needles. “Needles don’t last ...

“We have a couple of Scots and Austrian pines in our back yard with some branches that appear to be dying. A couple of limbs have even fallen off after a gentle breeze. Other limbs have large areas of ...

The Austrian pines (Pinus nigra) in my backyard have been declining for several years. These were the first trees I planted at my new home in 1988. At 3 feet tall, they were as much tree as I could ...

During the winter months, it's a great time to appreciate evergreen shrubs and trees. Pine trees are particularly impressive due to their large stature. Generally, pines tend to tolerate poor soil ...

December 15, 2019 at 6:05 a.m. | Updated December 15, 2019 at 4:09 p.m. by Michele Warmund, University of Missouri, Division of Plant Sciences During the winter months, it's a great time to appreciate ...