Italian Stone pine
Details Broadly conical when young, develops a broadly arched umbrella shaped evergreen crown. Cones globose, ripen in 3rd year. Large seeds edible. Suited to dry and coastal conditions. Tolerates heat & cold.
Common name Italian Stone pine
Botanical name Pinus Pinea
Height (m) 20
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Evergreen
Edible
Drought tolerance
Date July 11, 2010
Wind tolerance Moderate
Shade / Sun Full sun
Soil type Dry