Maritime Pine. An interesting conifer with deeply fissured orange-brown to purple bark. Grown as a source of resin in S. France. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pinus pinaster
An interesting conifer with deeply fissured orange-brown to purple bark. Grown as a source of resin in S. France
Additional information
| Generic | Pinus |
|---|---|
| Species | pinaster |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Maritime Pine |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Seed |
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