Monterey Pine, Radiata Pine, Insignis Pine Pinus radiata

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Botanical Name:

Pinus radiata

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Pinus

Species:

radiata

Common Name:

Monterey Pine, Radiata Pine, Insignis Pine

Seeds Per Pound:
18,500
Quantity:
2.58 lb
Germination:
91%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
200 feet
Collection Locale:
California
Pacific Grove
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
In Stock: 2.58 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 2 weeks.
Germination: sow seed 3/8 deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Pinus radiata (family Pinaceae) is known in English as Monterey Pine or the Insignis Pine in some parts of the world (mainly in the USA , Canada and the British Isles ), and Radiata Pine in others (primarily Australia and New Zealand ). more...
* Bright green needles to 6", 7" cones, native to California south to Baja, grows quickly when young, "a beautiful specimen" (Wyman), used ornamentally in southern California, especially along the coast, and as a timber tree throughout the world in Mediterranean climates . Noxious weed in California.

This is a very interesting concept.....It is native to California...... and it is considered a noxious weed in California! more...
* Very tolerant of maritime exposure and salt-laden winds, it is also very fast growing. Increases in height of between 1 and 2.5 metres per year have been recorded even in exposed positions, it makes an excellent shelterbelt tree. more...
Physical Characteristics  Pinus radiata is an evergreen Tree growing to 65 m (213ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 8. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Feb to March, and the seeds ripen from Jan to February. 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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Usda description:
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