Pinus canariensis

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Pinus canariensis

Canary Island Pine

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve George/Jacobs

Description

This graceful, slender-growing pine has a pyramidal form to about 70'. Its needles are long and drooping in bundles of 3. The foliage is a blue-green color, maturing to a dark green shade. Needles can grow to 12" long. Flowers are insignificant. Cones appear in the spring.

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.