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Pinus pinea

Genus: Pinus - Species: pinea - Family: Pinaceae

Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus PY-nee-uh

Common Names:

Italian Stone Pine
Parasol Pine
Roman Pine
Stone Pine
Umbrella Pine

Tags

drought tolerant

playground plant

wildlife friendly

evergreen

low maintenance

glossy

winter interest

evergreen tree

fragrant leaves

dried arrangements

nighttime garden

larval host plant

imperial moth

edible seeds

wind damage prone

flower arrangements

dye plant

Mediterranean

non-flowering

umbrella

Quick Facts

Height: Not specified
Width: Not specified
USDA Zones:
- none
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Europe
Life Cycle:
- Woody
Plant Types:
- Edible
- Tree
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

The resin of this pine is used for varnishes, furniture wax and as an antiseptic and for kidney and bladder problems. A green dye can be made from the needles. The pine nuts are edible.

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