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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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Pin parasol ; Pin pignon
Arabic Name: صنوبر
Pronunciation: PIE-nus pie-NEE-uh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Mediterranean region
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Heat Zones: 9 to 11
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11
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Uses: Bonsai, Specimen, Shade, Edible, Street
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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
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Notes
Pine leaf secret a certain substance that inhibit the germination of seeds that is why small amount of plants can grow under it.
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Khaled Sleem
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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
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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
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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
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Color: Yellow
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk has Crownshaft: No
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Rough Texture
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Nut
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Khaled Sleem
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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
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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
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Tolerance
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Plant Propagation: Seed