Afghan Pine

 

 

Pinus eldarica

 

Pinaceae

 

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Form: Tree
Seasonality
: Evergreen

Size: 50 ft tall by 30 ft wide
Leaves
: Needles
Flowers
: n/a
Fruit
: brown cones
Stems/Trunks
: fine textured
Range/Origin
: Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan
Hardiness
: Sunset Zones 6-9, 11-24, 10o F

Comments: No thorns

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Exposure: Full sun

·        Water: Low water

·        Soil: Tolerant of most well drained soils

·        Propagation: Seed

·         Maintenance: Low to Moderate needle and cone litter

 

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