PINUS radiata

(Syn. Insignis) - the very best tall growing windbreak in an exposed position

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

individually £12.50 each , 10+ £12.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen
Carries leaves in threes. Leaves are slender, shiny, bright green, 10-15cm (4-6in) long
Height
25-40m (80-130ft)
Spread
8-12m (26-39ft)
Conifer
Very oblique, ovoid, glossy, yellow-brown female cones 8-13cm (3-6in) long with 20 swollen outer scales. These can remain on the tree for 20-30 years.
Tree
Heavily ridged, black bark, grey-green shoots and cylindrical buds
Hardy - very cold winter Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features
Endangered in the wild These plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction. - Endangered
Good to know
world's most widely-planted pine, under serious threats in its natural range
Medicinal properties
Place of origin
central coast of California, Mexico (Guadalupe and Cedros islands)
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf shape
Filiform see photos above
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil - any well-drained soil
Tree Shape
Narrowly columnar - becoming broadly domed