Canary Island Pine
Pinus canariensis
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 40-60 m high and spreads 8 m wide. The trunk is straight and solid. The crown is dense and oval. The bark is reddish brown. The needles are 15-30 cm long. They are in threes. They tend to droop. The cones are shiny and brown. The female cones are symmetrical and lack spiny tips. The seeds are winged.
There are over 100 species of Pinus.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally in the Mediterranean at 600-2,000 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 8-11. Arboretum Tasmania. Botanical Gardens Hobart. Kyneton Botanical Gardens. Melbourne Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Canary Islands, East Africa, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mediterranean, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain, Tasmania, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Nuts ?
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pinus pulau kanari