Aleppo Pine

A beautiful, Mediterranean tree with yellowish-green needles for the larger garden, Pinus halepensis is a rather slow-growing, tall, evergreen tree; it has a neat, conical habit when young, but matures attractively to an open crown. Long needles are borne in pairs, sometimes slightly twisted, and yellowish-green. Green cones ripen to brown, and may stay on the tree for years. This tree makes a great accent plant in the landscape, and is particularly good in a low-maintenance or coastal garden. Aleppo pine needs no pruning.

Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun (south or west aspect)
Season of interest: All year
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height:  Higher than 49’ (15m) Spread: Wider than 26’ (8m) in 20-50 years