species 22,380 observations
Stone Pine
Pinus pinea
Field notes
Pinus pinea, the Italian stone pine or Mediterranean stone pine, is a species of conifer in the family Pinaceae. The tree is a pine native to the Mediterranean region, occurring in Southern Europe and the Levant. The species was introduced into North Africa millennia ago, and is also naturalized in the Canary Islands, South Africa and New South Wales.
Stone pines have been used and cultivated for their edible pine nuts since prehistoric times. They are widespread in horticultural cultivation as ornamental trees, planted in gardens and parks around the world. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Small Engrailed, Rusty Tussock Moth, Dusky Leafroller Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ribbed Pine Borer, Rust Pine Borer
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red Crossbill, Violet Tanbark Beetle, Pine Needle Aphid, Pachyta lamed
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee, Painted Lady, Old World Swallowtail
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.