Accession Count: 214
Common Name:
Aleppo pine
Family Name:
Pinaceae
Botanical Name:
Pinus halepensis
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Characteristics:
The pines are easy to distinguish from other conifers because the needle-like leaves are grouped in bunches. When they fall, they fall as a unit. Aleppo pine is characterized by 3-4" leaves in bundles of two.
Compound:
Pin hal
Geographic Origin:
Mediterranean
Ecozone Origin:
Palearctic
Biome Origin:
Natural History:
The P. halepensis is native to the Mediterranean region, more specifically the western Mediterranean. This species of Pinus can be found in the United States as well. California's more coastal area is ideal for the growing conditions of the Aleppo pine(3).
Cultivation Notes:
Aleppo pine is a commonly cultivated pine in warm arid areas, as it tolerates heat better than many conifers. Resistant to heat, drought, and wind. Needs deep watering in November to prevent dieback from heavy winds. Skyline tree. Best pine for desert environments.
Ethnobotany:
It is thought that Aleppo pine may have been the first Christmas tree. In Greece, Aleppo was decorated in a tribute to the god Attis; the early Christians may have adopted this ritual in the celebration of Christmas. It is also used as a source of turpentine.
Height:
20 - 50 feet
Width:
20 - 50 feet
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Grow Season:
Summer
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Function:
Shade
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
Invasive:
Benign
Toxicity:
Benign
Hardy:
Hardy
Water Use:
Low water Use
