Italian Stone Pine
Pinus pinea
Italian Stone Pine has decorative pine cones and can give an abundant crop of pignolia nuts. The plants are sold as miniature Christmas trees and are ornamental outside. One of the few pines that grow well in alkaline soil. Space 20' circle. Zones 7-8.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Very Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Excellent |
| Humidity Tolerance | Excellent |
| Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Fair |
| Salt Tolerance | Good |
| Fresh for Kids | Very Good |
| Deer Resistance | Good |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Edible Type | Nut |
| Self Fertile | No |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |
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