Pinus pinaster – Maritime pine

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Pinus pinaster – Maritime pine

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Large tree, which in its native range, mainly in coastal areas, grows on dry, sandy soils except in Morocco where the tree occurs up to 2,000 m high in the mountains. Through the centuries is has been widely used to reinforce dunes and for turpentine production. Consequently the tree is also found in the wild elsewhere, including South Africa. Pinus pinaster forms a round to what later becomes a fan-shaped crown. The mature bark is reddish brown with darker, deep grooves. The stiff needles are relatively long and glossy green. They have stomatal stripes on all sides. The slender cones are initially purplish brown and turn light brown when ripening. Its sensitivity to frost make this Pinus unsuitable for large scale usage in North-Western Europe, although it is suitable for patios and large atriums. Tolerates sea wind very well and is not sensitive to air pollution.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (9)
Specifications
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Height
25 - 40 m
Crown
round to fan-shaped, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs reddish brown, bark brown-red and deeply grooved
Leaf
stiff needles, in twos, 10 - 20 cm, glossy green, evergreen
Flowers
♂ in clusters b♂ the young shoots, yellow, fragrant flowers
Fruits
cones, single or in clusters of up to four, 10 - 20 cm long, 5 - 8 cm wide
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, preferably on light, quite dry soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
parks, cemeteries, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, specimen conifer
Origin
South-West and Southern Europe, North-West Africa
Synonyms
Pinus maritima
Clear stem tree Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing all species provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Pinus pinaster

Pinus pinaster can eventually reach a height of 25 - 40 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus pinaster is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 40 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus pinaster is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus pinaster with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus pinaster blooms in may.
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