Pine - Stone Pine 400mm pot

🌲✨ Pinus pinea – Stone Pine ✨🌲
 
The Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) is a striking Mediterranean pine, famous for its broad umbrella-shaped canopy and edible pine nuts. A tough, long-lived tree that brings both ornamental beauty and practical value to the landscape. 🌿🌰🌳
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 1.2m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Upright young tree with strong central leader
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun ☀️
✔️ Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils
✔️ Hardy, drought and frost tolerant ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Evergreen — dark green, needle-like foliage in pairs 🌲
✔️ Attractive bark becomes deeply fissured with age 🪵
✔️ Produces cones containing large, edible pine nuts 🌰
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Develops iconic broad “umbrella” canopy with age 🌂
✔️ Grows approx. 12–20m tall × 8–15m wide
✔️ Long-lived; can thrive for centuries in the right setting
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Edible pine nuts — prized in Mediterranean cuisine 🌰🍴
✔️ Iconic umbrella form adds strong architectural presence
✔️ Very hardy, low-maintenance, and wind tolerant 🌟
✔️ Excellent for shade and habitat for birds 🐦
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree in large gardens, farms, or rural properties
✔️ Plant in rows for striking Mediterranean avenues 🌿
✔️ Great choice for dry, exposed, or coastal landscapes
✔️ Combine with olives, cypresses, and lavender for a true Mediterranean feel