maritime pine
Also known as: cluster pine; European turpentine; Mauritius pine; pinaster; seaside pine; star pine
P. pinaster is an evergreen conifer forming an open-crowned large tree with a long clear trunk. Needles paired, stiff, to 25cm long. Rich brown woody cones to 15cm long remain on the tree for many years
Scientific classification
- Species
- maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
- Genus
- Pinus
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of maritime pine
Distribution map
Europe Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of maritime pine
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maritime pine care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningGenerally, no pruning required. Remove competing leaders and, on older trees, crown lift as necessary by removing some of the lower branches to reveal the trunk
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in late winter. Retain in pots for at least two years
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well drained soil in full sun. See Trees: buying and planting specimens
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Common pests and 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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