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Pinus pinea (Pine, Italian Stone Pine, Umbrella-Pine)

Pinus pinea is an evergreen conifer tree native to the Mediterranean region. Its needle-like leaves have a fine texture. Its small flower are non showy. Its fruit is an oval, rounded cone with edible seed inside. Pine trees are sensitive to pests and diseases and require little pruning. 

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  • By Kofler Jürgen (self made by Juko) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Khaled Sleem
  • By Asabengurtza (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • MPF at the English language Wikipedia [GFDL (www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Geographer at en.wikipedia [GFDL (www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)], from Wikimedia Commons
  • Khaled Sleem
By Kofler Jürgen (self made by Juko) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons

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  • French Name: Pin parasol ; Pin pignon

    Arabic Name: صنوبر

    Pronunciation: PIE-nus pie-NEE-uh

  • Plant type: Tree

  • Origin: Mediterranean region

  • Heat Zones: 9 to 11

    Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11

  • Uses: Bonsai, Specimen, Shade, Edible, Street

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: Vase

    Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

    Canopy Density: Dense

    Canopy Texture: Fine

    Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

    Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: More than 50 Years

  • Notes

    Pine leaf secret a certain substance that inhibit the germination of seeds that is why small amount of plants can grow under it. 

  • By Kofler Jürgen (self made by Juko) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Khaled Sleem
  • By Asabengurtza (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • MPF at the English language Wikipedia [GFDL (www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Geographer at en.wikipedia [GFDL (www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)], from Wikimedia Commons
  • Khaled Sleem
By Kofler Jürgen (self made by Juko) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Parallel

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Margins: Entire

    Leaf Texture: Fine

    Leaf Scent: Pleasant

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: No

    Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Color: Yellow

    Seasons: Spring, Summer

  • Trunk

    Trunk has Crownshaft: No

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Rough Texture

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Nut

    Fruit Showiness: No

    Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

    Fruit Color: Brown

    Seasons: Spring, Summer

  • By Kofler Jürgen (self made by Juko) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Khaled Sleem
  • By Asabengurtza (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • MPF at the English language Wikipedia [GFDL (www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Geographer at en.wikipedia [GFDL (www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)], from Wikimedia Commons
  • Khaled Sleem
By Kofler Jürgen (self made by Juko) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons

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  • Tolerance

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Good

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full

  • Management

    Invasive Potential: Yes

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

    Surface Rooting: No

    Plant Propagation: Seed

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