Botanical Name: Pinus eldarica
Common Name: Afghan pine, Mondell pine
Type of Plant: conifer: tree
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Upright, pyramidal, fairly erect with a medium green color and a moderately dense branch structure; resembles a shorter-needled P. canariensis
Height 40 to 60'
Spread 20 to 30'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors prefers full sun
Soil tolerates most any soil including clay, alkaline and poor soils
Hardiness Hardy (zones 7-9, 11-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves Medium size needles, 4-6" long, arranged two per fascicle, densely arranged at branch tips; bright green color compared to many pines
Flowers inconspicuous, male flowers shed much pollen, then drop from tree; female flowers more globular
Fruit reddish brown cone to 3" long, oval shape
 
Propagation:
seeds
 
Usage:
very durable pine for desert conditions, coastal conditions and poor soils; tolerates very poor soils and heavy clay
 
Landscape Care:
Watering drought tolerant once established; can withstand heavy watering, but thrives when kept on the dry side
Fertilizing slow-release at planting time
Pruning very little required; thin to enhance branch structure
Pests/Diseases aphids, mites, pine tip moth; generally pest free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southern Asia
Family: Pinaceae

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