Pinus canariensis
Canary Islands Pine
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Canary Islands Pine (Pinus canariensis) - Description
Pinus canariensis, the Canary Island pine, is a species in the genus Pinus, family Pinaceae, native and endemic to the outer Canary Islands (Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Hierro and La Palma) in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a subtropical pine and does not tolerate low temperatures or hard frost, surviving temperatures down to about −6 to −10 °C.
Canary Islands Pine (Pinus canariensis) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Canary Islands Pine (Pinus canariensis) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Canary Islands Pine (Pinus canariensis) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Canary Islands Pine (Pinus canariensis) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Canary Islands Pine (Pinus canariensis) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Canary Islands Pine (Pinus canariensis) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
