stone pine

How to Grow and Care for stone pine

stone pine · Pinus pinea
Also known as: Italian stone pine; umbrella pine

Grown in any well-drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

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Planting and Growing stone pine

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grown in any well-drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

How to Water stone pine?

Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for stone pine?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for stone pine?

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What Soil Is Best for stone pine?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for stone pine?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize stone pine?

Light slow release conifer feed in spring

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How to Prune stone pine?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate stone pine?

Propagate by seed in spring after the cones have ripened over three years. Chilling the seeds for three weeks may aid germination

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How to Transplant stone pine?

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How to Care for stone pine in Winter?

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How to Plant stone pine?

Grown in any well-drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens

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How to Repot stone pine?

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How to Harvest stone pine?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth

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The Toxicity of stone pine

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Attributes of stone pine

Plant typeConifers · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginMediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Pinus pinea
Genus
Pinus
Family
Pinaceae
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