Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold
European Black Pine
The European Black Pine, also known as Austrian pine or black pine, is a large coniferous evergreen tree native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. It grows to heights of 20–55 meters at maturity, with a spread of 6 to 12 meters. The bark is gray to yellow-brown and widely split by flaking fissures into scaly plates. Needles are thinner and more flexible in western populations.
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Pinales
Pinaceae
Pinus
The chemistry of Pinus nigra includes various terpenes and resins typical of pine trees, which contribute to its aromatic properties. These compounds have been studied for their potential medicinal and industrial uses.
The timber is used for general construction, fuel, and in paper manufacture. It has ethnobotanical uses such as curing acne, common cold, osteomyelitis, and viral infections. It is also used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its resistance to salt spray, industrial pollutants, and intermediate drought tolerance. It is planted for windbreaks and shelterbelts.
May to June
20–55 meters
Gray to yellow-brown
Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome. It is found at elevations ranging from sea level to 2,000 meters, most commonly from 250–1,600 meters. It grows well in full sun and is resistant to snow and ice damage.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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