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This is the typical bark of the Pinus Nigra Austriaca This is the typical bark of the Pinus Nigra Maratima This is the typical bark of the Pinus Nigra Nigra The bark is typically silver/white with the black outline in the fissures , the Nigra Nigra is along side a frequented gravel road so the true colour is not shown here .All have a wafer thin large plate type bark with multiple layers .From a young seedling / tree under 5 years it is similar to a paper bark being very soft and pliable.

Hope this helps with identifying the Pinus Nigra Species .

Cheers Alpineart

Once again very helpful indeed Alpine!!
This has helped me to ID a Pinus Nigra Austriaca in a near by suburb.
It may be a little late, but I am going to try a cutting from it. Do you know if they strike from cuttings?
Will put up a pick for confirmation next week. Should I pm the pic to you, or is it ok to post it here?
Anyway, thanks again! Dario.

Hi Dario , glad it was helpful . I have tried cuttings using various methods but have not had any success . They can remain green for up to 14 months and even sprout new needles from a shoot but no success and rooting the actual cutting . By all means post a pic of the tree , bark , growth , needle .

Cheers Alpine