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PINUS radiata
Commonly known as Insignis pine, Monterey pine
(Syn. Insignis) - the very best tall growing windbreak in an exposed position
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Plant Details
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Endangered in the wildThese 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
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Good to know
World's most widely-planted pine, under serious threats in its natural range -
Medicinal properties
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Place of origin
Central coast of California, Mexico (Guadalupe and Cedros islands) -
EvergreenCarries leaves in threes. Leaves are slender, shiny, bright green, 10-15cm (4-6in) long
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Fully hardy
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Filiform
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Height
25-40m (80-130ft) -
Spread
8-12m (26-39ft)
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ConiferVery 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.
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TreeHeavily ridged, black bark, grey-green shoots and cylindrical buds
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°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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Narrowly columnarBecoming broadly domed
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Mature Size25-40m (80-130ft)
8-12m (26-39ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptTolerant of full exposure to sea winds
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilAny well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Pinus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting Combinations