Pinus pinea Stone Pine Pot Size:250 mm

Pinus pinea Stone Pine Pot Size:250 mmA distinguished evergreen native to the Mediterranean region, Pinus pinea, or Stone Pine, is instantly recognisable by its broad, umbrella shaped crown and attractively fissured reddish grey bark. The tree begins life with a rounded, compact habit and gradually matures into a graceful, flat topped form. Growth is relatively fast in the early years, slowing with age as the tree develops its characteristic dome of dense foliage. The Stone Pine forms an

leathery texture

the fruit keeps well after harvest

Long slender stems topped with tiny bell-shaped pink flowers appear in spring

As with all kangaroo paws

The main flowering season occurs from midwinter to early summer but odd flowers do appear throughout the year

humus-rich and well-drained soil

The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to birds

If you are looking for an easy-to-grow

white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer

Candy Cones is ideal for garden beds

river flats

and wind hardy