Pinus pinaster
Maritime Pine
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Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) - Description
Pinus pinaster, the maritime pine, is a pine native to the western and southwestern Mediterranean region. The pejorative name 'pinaster' is derived from pinus + aster, translating as 'a poor imitation of a pine' (cf. poetaster).
Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) - 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.
Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) - 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.
Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) - 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.
Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
