Before a new house tree finds its way into the garden, a whole host of important questions need to be clarified in advance. Well-founded information about growth is at the top of the list in order to be able to correctly assess the effort required for pruning measures. You can find out how the black pine is doing in this regard here.
How fast does a black pine grow?
The growth of black pine starts slowly at 10-20 cm per year in the first 10 years, then increases to 40-50 cm per year and the trunk diameter constantly grows by 1 to 2 mm per year. After 100 years it reaches a height of 30 meters and continues to grow up to 40 meters.
Growth speed gradually picks up speed
The increasing importance of black pine for forestry led to increased research into its growth. Hobby gardeners benefit from these findings in order to be able to assess in advance whether a Pinus nigra is actually suitable for their own garden. The following data provides more information:
- In the first 10 years of standing, the black pine grows significantly slower than the common pine at 10-20 cm
- In the following years, the height growth accumulates steadily and continues at 40-50 cm per year into old age
- From the 10th year to the 100th year, the trunk diameter increases by a constant 1 to 2 mm per year
In the ideal location, a Pinus nigra has reached a height of 30 meters after 100 years and continues to grow to 40 meters in the following 50 years.
