A narrow, upright pine with deep green needles and a crisp columnar shape that stays bold and evergreen
FEATURES:
- Columnar, upright habit with a narrow, vertical pine silhouette
- Long, deep green needles for a bold, classic pine texture
- Dense branching that creates a full, tidy profile
- Dark, rugged evergreen look with strong year-round presence
- Sturdy branch structure that holds its form as it matures
- Strong winter interest with deep green color and crisp shape
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
A Bower & Branch Landscape Design:
When you’re designing with evergreens, silhouette matters as much as color. A narrow columnar pine adds instant “architecture,” and it makes softer, rounder plants nearby look more intentional just by being there.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 20-30' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Arnold Sentinel Austrian Pine
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Pinus nigra 'Arnold Sentinel'
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A narrow, upright pine with deep green needles and a crisp columnar shape that stays bold and evergreen
FEATURES:
- Columnar, upright habit with a narrow, vertical pine silhouette
- Long, deep green needles for a bold, classic pine texture
- Dense branching that creates a full, tidy profile
- Dark, rugged evergreen look with strong year-round presence
- Sturdy branch structure that holds its form as it matures
- Strong winter interest with deep green color and crisp shape
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
A Bower & Branch Landscape Design:
When you’re designing with evergreens, silhouette matters as much as color. A narrow columnar pine adds instant “architecture,” and it makes softer, rounder plants nearby look more intentional just by being there.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 20-30' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Arnold Sentinel Austrian Pine?
Arnold Sentinel Austrian Pine is a pine with a disciplined silhouette. Instead of spreading wide, it grows upright and narrow, building a strong columnar shape that looks crisp and intentional in every season. The needles are long and deep green, giving it that bold pine texture, and the overall look is darker and more rugged than many softer conifers.
It’s a tree that brings evergreen structure without looking delicate, and in winter it holds its shape and color like it means it, which is exactly what you want when everything else is sleeping.
How to use Arnold Sentinel Austrian Pine in the landscape?
Use it as a vertical evergreen accent where you want height and structure without a wide footprint, or group it with broader evergreens to add contrast in form. It also pairs nicely with lighter-toned conifers and ornamental grasses, because the deep green needles and strong outline create a clear visual anchor. Give it room to maintain its natural columnar habit, and keep the base planting simple so the bold texture and upright shape remain the focal point.
Frequently Asked Questions
This pine does not have showy blooms. It produces small spring pollen cones and may form woody seed cones over time, but it’s grown for its long evergreen needles and narrow columnar habit.
Arnold Sentinel is selected for a more upright, columnar habit than typical Austrian pine. Mature width can still expand with age, but it maintains a notably narrower profile than broader forms.
Pruning is typically minimal. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed. If you want to manage density, light candle-pruning in late spring can help, but avoid heavy pruning into old wood.
