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Photo Credits:
W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Hoyt Arboretum - Portland, OR

CLUSTER PINE, MARITIME PINE
Pinus pinaster

General Notes

     A vigorous growing pine for coastal areas. Native to Mediterranean Region.

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• Pinus pinaster - Pinaceae
• Synonyms:
  Common Names: Cluster Pine, Maritime Pine
• Native To: Mediterranean Region
• Habit: Erect, Spreading or Weeping and covers an Extensive Area.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Conical
• Sunset Zones: 14 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil
• Soil Type: Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
• Salinity Tolerance: Good Inland to Moderate on Coast
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Moderate Zone
• Height: 80 - 90 feet
• Canopy Width: 30 - 35 feet
• Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
• Longevity: Greater than 150 years
• Leaves: Needle Glossy Dark Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Cone: Brown Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Winter.
• Bark: Dark Brown, Red Brown or Light Green, Furrowed or Ridged
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot and Verticillium. Susceptible to Aphids, Phytophthora and Root Rot
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Strong
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: Moderate

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SelecTree. "Pinus pinaster Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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