About

Pinus halepensis, the Aleppo pine, is a medium-sized, evergreen tree to around 15 m, conical when young and developing a more open, irregular crown with age. The needle-like, yellowish-green leaves 5�10 cm long are borne in pairs and may be slightly twisted. Green cones 5�12 cm long ripen to brown and may remain on the tree for years. A drought-tolerant and ornamental Mediterranean pine for a well-drained, sunny garden.

About the genus

Pinus, the pines, are evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs � some with attractive bark � developing an irregular crown with age and bearing long, needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5. Conspicuous cones may fall or persist on the tree for years. Among the most widely grown of all ornamental conifers.

Growing conditions

SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5

Plant details

Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesMediterranean climate plants, Coastal
Native toMediteranean, W Asia

Care notes

CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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