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(Pinus pinaster)
Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster)
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Summary
Pinus pinaster, commonly known as Maritime Pine, is an evergreen tree native to the coastal Mediterranean region, where it thrives in sandy soils of maritime forests and scrublands. It is adapted to the Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Maritime Pine can reach 20–35 meters (66–115 feet) in height with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 meters (4 feet), exceptionally reaching 1.8 meters (6 feet). The bark is distinctive, with an orange-red hue, thick and deeply fissured at the base, becoming thinner in the upper crown. The tree’s needles are in pairs, long, and stiff, with a green to blue-green color.
Maritime Pine is valued for its rapid growth and adaptability to a range of soil types, although it prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. The tree is also appreciated for its ornamental qualities, with its striking bark adding visual interest. It is often used in windbreaks, for reforestation projects, and as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens. In terms of cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and can tolerate low to medium water conditions. Gardeners should be aware that Maritime Pine can be susceptible to pine wilt disease, caused by the nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, and should monitor for signs of infestation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Maritime Pine is valued for its rapid growth and adaptability to a range of soil types, although it prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. The tree is also appreciated for its ornamental qualities, with its striking bark adding visual interest. It is often used in windbreaks, for reforestation projects, and as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens. In terms of cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and can tolerate low to medium water conditions. Gardeners should be aware that Maritime Pine can be susceptible to pine wilt disease, caused by the nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, and should monitor for signs of infestation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 45-60 feet
- Width: 30-40 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fragrant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Native to the coastal Mediterranean region, particularly in sandy soils of maritime forests and scrublands
Other Names
Common Names: Cluster Pine, Pinaster Pine, Trosden, Igelföhre, Igelkiefer, Meerkiefer, Seeföhre, Seekiefer, Seestrand-Kiefer, Sternkiefer
Scientific Names: , Pinus pinaster, Pinus monspeliensis, Pinus pinaster var. maghrebiana, Pinus minor, Pinus neglecta, Pinus pinaster var. iberica, Pinus pinaster var. pendula,
GBIF Accepted Name: Pinus pinaster Aiton