Austrian pine is best used in east or south inside rows of windbreaks. Sphaeropsis blight and Zimmerman pine moths can seriously deform or kill trees if not controlled. Dothistroma needle blight can cause substantial defoliation in wet years or when trees are closely spaced if not controlled. Pine tip moths are occasionally a problem. Trees of Yugoslavian origin were selected for disease resistance.
Older trees have orange-colored bark in the crown.
This species is not as drought resistant as ponderosa pine, Austrian pine or jack pine. It is best used in east or south inside rows in windbreaks. It also is subject to pine tip moth and Zimmerman pine moth injury. Individuals were selected for form and color. Needles are in pairs 1 to 2 inches long and are usually twisted.