Botanical Name: Pinus pinea
Common Name: Italian stone pine Type of Plant: conifer: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, single-trunked, forming dense bushy globe in youth which becomes umbrella-shaped and flat-topped with age; branches become thick, covered with reddish-gray fissured bark Height 3'-50'(80') Spread equal or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil well-draining preferred Hardiness hardy (zones 1-24): thrives in warm areas near the coast Morphology: Leaves needles: 2 per fascicle, whorled (mostly near ends of branches); 5"-8" long, gray-green, stiff Flowers female strobilis (cone): axillary, solitary; takes 3 yrs. to mature Fruit female cone: ovoid, glossy, chestnut-brown, 4"-6" long Propagation: seed Usage: used as large accent tree; good for parks, suitable for coastal-environment landscapes; becomes very striking as plant matures Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; avoid excessive watering; the plant becomes drought-tolerant after established Fertilizing little is needed Pruning leave alone unless access desired under canopy Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: France Family: Pinaceae Notes: |
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