Pinus pinaster - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 367. (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481910
Common Names
- Pinus pinaster
- Maritime Pine
- Cluster Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus pinaster (also called Maritime Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has a conical shape and grows up to 30 m tall. It is found in the Mediterranean region, in the mountains and coastal regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky slopes, open woodlands, and moist, shady ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus pinaster is a species of pine tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is used for timber production, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus pinaster sub. escarena (Risso) K.Richt.Pinus pinaster sub. renoui (Villar) Maire
Pinus pinaster sub. pinaster
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus pinaster has yellow-green flowers, small, brown, winged seeds, and seedlings with two needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus pinaster is a fast-growing conifer, typically reaching heights of 20–30 m (66–98 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Pinus pinaster
Pinus pinaster is a species of pine tree native to the Mediterranean region.
Pinus pinaster FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus pinaster?
Pinus pinaster
What is the common name of Pinus pinaster?
Maritime Pine
Where is Pinus pinaster native to?
Mediterranean
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus pinaster Aiton: Placement according to April 2023 Classification