Gratis Garden Trees
Pinus halepensis
(Aleppo Pine)
up to ~60'-high x ~40'-wide
(cone shaped canopy)
evergreen
light green leaves
inconspicuous flowers
brown, yellow or mostly green cones (Autumn-Winter)
origin: Mediterranean (not invasive)
low water use
loamy to sandy soil with average drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
medium flammability
high branch strength
pruning maintenance: low-medium (per limbing-up)
allergenicity: medium-low
plant at least 3 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
(Aleppo Pine)
up to ~60'-high x ~40'-wide
(cone shaped canopy)
evergreen
light green leaves
inconspicuous flowers
brown, yellow or mostly green cones (Autumn-Winter)
origin: Mediterranean (not invasive)
low water use
loamy to sandy soil with average drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
medium flammability
high branch strength
pruning maintenance: low-medium (per limbing-up)
allergenicity: medium-low
plant at least 3 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
SelecTree. UFEI. "Pinus halepensis Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1051 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1051 >
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