Pinus halepensis - C1

Description
The Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) is a tree that grows cone-shaped and usually reaches a height of around 10 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are light green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers well-drained, dry soil in a sunny to semi-shady position sheltered from the wind.

Leaves
The Aleppo pine is evergreen. Its needles are light green in colour.

Bark
Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Aleppo pine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Aleppo pine is a conical growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 metres.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Pinus halepensis is a taproot.