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| Botanical Name: |
Pinus radiata
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Monterey Pine
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| Family Name: |
PINACEAE
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| Genus: |
Pinus
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| species |
radiata
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| Name Derivation |
G: Lat. for 'pitch' referring to the tree's resin; S: radiatus - rayed, ref. to arrangement of branches
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| Growth Habit: |
Evergreen tree
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| Dimensions: |
20-50m x 20-30m
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| Flower: |
Seed in borne in oval 'female' cones taking 2 years to ripen. 'Male' flowers candle-like in shape in clusters, releasing pollen profusely in spring
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| Climate: |
Frost tolerant. Tolerates severe coastal exposure. Drought tolerant.
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| Fruit: |
n/a
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| Propagation: |
Seed
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| Horticulture Use: |
Good specimen, shelter or shade tree in parks, also in avenue planting around parks.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Sunny open position is best in very well drained soil of varying types but must have good drainage. Space is necessary for very fast growth rate, and to allow for large growth.
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| Foliage: |
Bright green soft needles, 10cm long in bundles, spirally arranged.
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