Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)

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  Appearance

  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.

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  Leaves

  Pairs of needles on short shoots, 10-20cm long, sharply pointed, sometimes also slightly twisted.

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  Leaf upperside

  Pairs of needles on short shoots, 10-20cm long, sharply pointed, sometimes also slightly twisted.

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  Fruits

  Widely obovate cones up to 12cm long, glossy brown. Only ripen in the third year.

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  Bark

  Bark of older trees is reddish-grey with longitudinal ridges. Reddish scale on the surface.

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

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