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    PINUS radiata
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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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    • 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)
    • Evergreen
      Carries leaves in threes. Leaves are slender, shiny, bright green, 10-15cm (4-6in) long
    • Coastal / windswept
      Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
    • Fully hardy
    • Filiform
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Any well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Narrowly columnar
      Becoming broadly domed
    • Mature Size
      25-40m (80-130ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8-12m (26-39ft)
       
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