Austrian pine
a widely cultivated pine, pinus nigra, native to europe and asia minor, growing to a height of more than 100 feet (30 meters), often planted as a windbreak.
historical examples
the austrian pine is one of those that do well on poor soils, and takes kindly to chalk.
wayside and woodland trees edward step
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