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Pinus pinea / Italian Stone Pine

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Pinus pinea / Italian Stone Pine

from $49.00

Pinus pinea has a beautiful, umbrella shaped mature form. It is planted around the world for its pine nuts.

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2 - 4' 4 - 6' 6-8'

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Pinus pinea Family: Pinaceae Common name: Italian Stone Pine

Size: 40 feet plus eventually Shape: Broad arched crown, umbrella shaped Growth rate: Moderate to fast

Type: Conifer Foliage: Needles in clusters of 2

Features: It stands out as a beautifully shaped tree, unusual form for a pine, Mediterranean looking.

Growing conditions: Sun. Grows well in sandy soil, prefers good drainage. Drought tolerant.

Climate zone: 7

Uses and comments: The cones, 3” to 6” long, can have up to 100 seeds (pine nuts) per cone. The nuts are large and edible.