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PINUS pinaster
Commonly known as Bournemouth pine, Cluster pine, Maritime pine
Dome-shaped tree in maturity with long, ovoid, brown cones
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Good to know
Features the longest and strongest needles of the European pines. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larvae, pine shoot moth, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Southwestern Europe, Mediterranean -
EvergreenPaired, well-spaced, stout, stiff grey-green leaves are carried in pairs and are 10-25cm (4-10in) long
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Coastal / windsweptTolerant of full exposure to sea winds
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Fully hardy
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Filiform
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Height
20m (65ft) -
Spread
6-8m(20-26ft) -
ConiferLong-ovoid, green female cones, 8-22cm (3-9in) long, ripen to chestnut-brown
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TreeDeeply fissured, orange-brown to purple bark, brown shoots and spindle-shaped buds with reflexed scales
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilAny well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Conical
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Mature Size20m (65ft)
6-8m(20-26ft)
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