Pinus pinaster - C1

Description
The Strandkiefer (Pinus pinaster) is a shrub that grows in a rounded, picturesque shape and usually reaches a height of around 40 metres and a width of around 15 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green colour. It prefers well-drained, loose, dry soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pinus maritima.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * not overbuildable, smoke-hardy, salt air-tolerant, drought-resistant, wind-resistant

Leaves
The Strandkiefer is evergreen. Its needles are medium green.

Bark
Reddish-brown, deeply furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
South-west Europe to southern Europe.

Growth
Rounded, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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, bird food plant