The black pine naturally occurs in southern and southwestern Europe as well as in Asia Minor. It was introduced to Poland in 1759. Its original range extends from Morocco and Spain, through the Pyrenees, the Alps, and the southern Carpathians, as far as the Crimean Peninsula.
It is an evergreen and long-lived tree—some specimens can live for over 500 years. Thanks to its resistance to drought and harsh urban conditions, the black pine is well suited for plantings in residential areas and parks in city centers. In the past, it was also used in forest cultivation and in the reclamation of post-industrial areas, although such use is now becoming increasingly rare.
Source: Lasy Państwowe