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    PINUS
    PINUS radiata
    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
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Pinus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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