Botanical Name: Pinus halepensis
 Common Name: Allepo Pine
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

 

Flower Season

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor

Photographer: Normans/Frommer/Sortomme

  • Description

  • Notes

The Pinus halepensis exhibits moderate growth to 30' or more, with an open, irregular crown. The long needles are doubled and light green in color, with a length of 2.5"- 4" long. Pines are highly combustible plants.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.