Arolla pine

Also known as: Russian cedar; Siberian cedar; Siberian cedar pine; Swiss stone pine

P. cembra is a bushy tree to 20m tall, usually narrow in habit, with dark grey-green needles borne in fives, and ovoid cones 6cm long, blue-green when young, later pale brown, and contained large, edible seeds

Scientific classification

Species: Arolla pine (Pinus cembra)
Genus: Pinus
Family: Pinaceae

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Toxicity: Conifers · Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Arolla pine pictures

Distribution of Arolla pine

Distribution map

C and Eastern Europe

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Arolla pine

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Arolla pine care guide

Moderate deep watering, fast draining soil prevents root saturation
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate deep watering, fast draining soil prevents root saturation

Fertilizing

Slow-release conifer granular feed every single spring yearly

Pruning

Keep pruning to a minimum but if dual leaders form on young trees, remove one to produce a single-stemmed tree. Trees may be resinous, any pruning should be carried out from late summer to midwinter