Italian Stone pine

Italian Stone pine

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