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Pinus canariensis
Northeast of Hoagland Hall
The Canary Island pine is a tall, cone-bearing, evergreen tree with long, shiny, drooping needles.
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Botanical Name:
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Pinus canariensis
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Common Name:
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Canary Island pine
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Location:
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Northeast of Hoagland Hall
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Family:
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Pinaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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8, 9, 12-24, H1, H2
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Native Range:
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Canary Islands
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Habitat:
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Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Will tolerate low water conditions. Frost-sensitive.
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General Habit:
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Grows to 60-80 ft. Pyramid-shaped when young, round-headed when old.
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Notes:
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Needles are 3 in a bundle, 9-12 in. long. Cones are 4-9 in. long. Note interesting arrangement of needles near tips of branches.
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