Pinus nigra 'Frank' Japanese Gardens

Pinus nigra 'Frank' Japanese GardensBack in the 1980's when the Mitsch Nursery was in its heyday, they found this wonderful tight and narrow fastigiate form of Austrian Black pine, which they named and registered. There is always a need for these 'exclamation point' shaped plants in gardens, as they contrast nicely with all of the mounding plants. The needles are a very dark, rich green, adding to its attractiveness. The buds are striking white in the fall and winter, adding interest.

The green and red foliage of summer is very attractive

The numerous plume-like panicles of tiny bronze-pink flowers fading to grayish purple are a stunning feature in summer

but only 3-4 feet wide over time

After 10 years in the landscape

Sinogrande has been very difficult to propagate and that is likely the reason they are so difficult to find

This cultivar has large white flowers with a rich butter-yellow flare in the upper petals

Himalayan Dogwood

Holland in 1990

this cultivar is still in demand today due to its excellent qualities

sturdy stems

This cultivar will not be as big as the species but still will be a 40 ft

The foliage is feathery green-gray and juvenile