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Pinus radiata

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Pinus radiata Radiata Pine, Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine, Conifer,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees, Conifers Horizontal Branching, Spreading

Description:

Large straight coniferous tree with spreading branches and attractive needle-like dark-green foliage and decorative pine cones. Commonly used for timber plantations. Grows approx. 35m H x 2-6m W in 10 years.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

>25m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Mass Planting, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Pinaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: High

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