 Best Sellers Maritime Pine, Cluster Pine Pinus pinaster Detailed Listing For Botanical Name: Pinus pinaster Common Name: Maritime Pine, Cluster Pine Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 16 Germination Test Type:  Cut (Full Seed) Minimum Hardiness Zone: 8 In Stock: 6.17 lb Prices Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are: 1 packet (~ 16 seeds) $4.95 10 gram (~ 204 seeds) $12.50 1 oz (~ 578 seeds) $19.95 4 oz (~ 2313 seeds) $43.86 1 lb (~ 9250 seeds) $139.50 1 kg (~ 20393 seeds) $293.00 | | | Growing Info, follow in order: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours. Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days. Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed. Other: stratification may be replaced by a 24 hour cold water soak (40 degrees Fahrenheit). | In a Nutshell: * The Maritime Pine ( Pinus pinaster ) is a pine native to the western Mediterranean region. * Pinus pinaster is widely planted for timber in its native area, being one of the most important trees in forestry in France, Spain and Portugal. Landes forest in southwest France is the largest man-made maritime pine forest in Europe. * In addition to industrial uses, maritime pine is also a popular ornamental tree, often planted in parks and gardens in areas with warm temperate climates. It has become naturalised in parts of southern England, South Africa and Australia. * Often planted as a shelterbelt along exposed coasts and also to stabilize sandy soils. It is very tolerant of maritime exposure, but may require staking when it is young.
more... * Maritime pine is closely related to Turkish pine, Canary Island pine and Aleppo pine, which all share many features with it. It is a relatively non-variable species, with constant morphology over the entire range. more... |
Physical Characteristics  Pinus pinaster is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 8. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in April. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind.The plant is not self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid and neutral soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. |
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