Pinus pinaster
£2.50
Maritime pine. Large evergreen tree from Southwestern Europe, growing to 30 m (100 ft) or more in height – 6 m (20 ft) in 10 years. Bears edible seeds, 10 mm (0.4) long. A major source of resin, giving pitch, tar and turpentine. Also used for shelterbelts and stabilising sand dunes. The timber is valued for construction etc. Likes a light soil and sun; hardy to -15°C. Stratification: CS4. Number of seeds: 15.
10 in stock
Description
Maritime pine. Large evergreen tree from Southwestern Europe, growing to 30 m (100 ft) or more in height – 6 m (20 ft) in 10 years. Bears edible seeds, 10 mm (0.4) long. A major source of resin, giving pitch, tar and turpentine. Also used for shelterbelts and stabilising sand dunes. The timber is valued for construction etc. Likes a light soil and sun; hardy to -15°C. Stratification: CS4