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- Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)
The Stone Pine is a characteristically Mediterranean tree and widespread throughout the coastal regions. Its picturesque umbrella-like crown is typical. The attractively grained pine wood is very valuable and as first choice in furniture making.
Leaves
Pairs of needles on short shoots, 10-20cm long, sharply pointed, sometimes also slightly twisted.
Fruits
Widely obovate cones up to 12cm long, glossy brown. Only ripen in the third year.
Bark
Bark of older trees is reddish-grey with longitudinal ridges. Reddish scale on the surface.
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Application
Planting protective verges for gardens. Picturesque solitary tree for wind-prone locations.
Native regions
Southern Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor
Location parameters
Tolerates dry, sandy soils with low nutrient concentration and coastal conditions. Extremely sensitive to frost.
Demands
Few demands imposed on the soil. Likes warmth. Too frost-tender for Central Europe.
Growth
Height of growth to 30m, growth habits: wide, umbrella-like, flat or moderately rounded crown. Stem usually branches thickly from a very low height of growth.
Leaves
Pairs of needles on short shoots, 10-20cm long, sharply pointed, sometimes also slightly twisted.
Flowers
Inconspicuous.
Fruits
Widely obovate cones up to 12cm long, glossy brown. Only ripen in the third year.
Bark
Bark of older trees is reddish-grey with longitudinal ridges. Reddish scale on the surface.
Roots
Fine root system, expansive root system