Monterey pine
Also known as: radiata pine
P. radiata is a vigorous evergreen conifer making a large tree to 30m or more, developing a broad rounded crown with maturity. Dense dark green needles in threes, and persistent, conical-ovoid cones to 15cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- Monterey pine (Pinus radiata)
- 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
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Monterey pine
Distribution map
USA (California), Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Monterey pine
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Monterey pine care guide
- Deep infrequent watering, deep taproot withstands long dry weather spells
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep infrequent watering, deep taproot withstands long dry weather spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingConifer balanced slow-release feed applied once per early spring growing year
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil. Suitable for coastal areas. Fast growing. 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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