Botanical Name: Pinus torreyana
Common Name: Torrey pine Type of Plant: conifer: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright to very irregular-shaped pine, usually widely-branched and forming a broad, open, uneven canopy; in cultivation tends to be more erect and symmetrical; height is largely dependent on water availability Height 20'-40' (60') Spread equal Growth Rate mod.-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun preferred; tolerates part sun inland Soil tolerates most except highly alkaline soils Hardiness hardy (zones 2-24): prefers a mild coastal climate Morphology: Leaves needles: 5 per fascicle; mostly whorled towards the ends of the branches; dull gray-green, 9" - 15" long, stout Flowers inconspicuous (cones) Fruit cones round to ovoid, 5" - 8" long Propagation: seed Usage: a dramatic medium or large-scale accent tree, valued for its irregular windswept form: excellent for rustic or oriental-theme landscape used for slope plantings, large background screens, windbreaks; very durable. Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; tolerates considerable drought; frequent watering promotes rangy growth (less attractive) Fertilizing little needed; too much gives rangy, unattractive growth Pruning none required; for accent tree thin to get interesting form Pests/Diseases relative free Special Conditions/Other Origin: San Diego County Family: Pinaceae Notes: |
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