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Pinus pinea
Italian Stone Pine
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Normans/Mullany
Description
Italian Stone Pine has a moderate growth rate to 40-80' in height. It eventually forms a broad umbrella with a shaped, flat crown. The needles are in 2's, 5-8" long, and bright to gray-green in color.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.