PINUS radiata

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

Further Reading....

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 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - any well-drained soil
Tree Shape - Narrowly columnar - - becoming broadly domed