Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)

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  Erscheinungsbild

  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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  Blätter

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

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  Blatt Oberseite

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

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  Früchte

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

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  Rinde

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

Anwendung

Planting protective verges for gardens. Picturesque solitary tree for wind-prone locations.

Heimatgebiete

Southern Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor

Standortparameter

Tolerates dry, sandy soils with low nutrient concentration and coastal conditions. Extremely sensitive to frost.

Ansprüche

Few demands imposed on the soil. Likes warmth. Too frost-tender for Central Europe.

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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.

Blätter

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

Blüten

Inconspicuous.

Früchte

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

Rinde

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

Wurzel

Fine root system, expansive root system

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