Pinus pinea
Stone Pine
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Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) - Description
The stone pine (Pinus pinea), also called Italian stone pine, umbrella pine and parasol pine, is a tree from the pine family (Pinaceae). The tree is native to the Mediterranean region, occurring in Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Levant. Stone pines have been used and cultivated for their edible pine nuts since prehistoric times. They are widespread in horticultural cultivation as ornamental trees, planted in gardens and parks around the world. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
