Pinus canariensis     
Canary Island pine   
Pinaceae Family     

Form: narrow columnar tree, weeping needles
Seasonality: evergreen, needle drop usually concentrated over short period in spring
Size: 50-80ft with spread of 30ft; rapid growth with sufficient water
Leaves: fine needles, to 12in long, weeping form, bundles of 3, bluish when young
Flowers: not significant
Fruit: cone, true conical shape, 4-9in long
Stems/Trunks: tiered effect, branches emerge in whorled groups, like stacks of umbrellas along trunk
Range/Origin: Canary Islands
Hardiness: at 20°F some yellowing or browning of needles seen

weeping needles

 
LANDSCAPE VALUE:

• tropical appearance
• silhouette tree, good for framing a view
• tall cascade-like effect
• specimen tree

Pinus canariensis

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposure: full sun, reflected heat
• Water: needs supplemental, not as tough as P. eldarica and P. halepensis
• Soil: best in uniform texture, good drainage
• Propagation: seed
• Maintenance: low; on large plants need drop can accumulate on inner branches

NOTES:

longer needles than Pinus halepensis or P. elderica
more popular in Phoenix
slow to moderate growth rate

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