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 Notes: |
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