Trinity College Gardens - Back Pine Bark Detail

Trinity College Gardens – Black Pine Bark Detail

Black Pine

The Black or Corsican Pine Pinus nigra originates from the Mediterranean region. It has spread throughout the temperate regions and can withstand extreme frosts. It is fast growing making it popular in ornamental gardens although in some countries, where it has become naturalised, it is now regarded as an invasive species.

The bark is fissured and scaly and changes colour as the tree matures. As a young tree (under 40 years old) the bark is grey and less fissured but as the tree matures the bark develops pinkish, almost mother of pearl hues.

This tree sits in the centre of the Fellows’ Garden at Trinity College. It is approximately 130 years old and was planted as a sapling.

100% satin silk scarf Made in Britain. Features a photograph of the bark of a Black Pine tree, growing in the gardens of Trinity College, Cambridge.

100% satin silk scarf Made in Britain. Features a photograph of the bark of a Black Pine tree, growing in the gardens of Trinity College, Cambridge.