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Pinus pinea

Italian Stone Pine

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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.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.