Timber. Ornamental. Bonsai.
FMR. Selected stand. Provenance France PLO 902 Sud Ouest.
Evergreen conifer growing up to 40-50m with dark-green acicules. The bark is grey to yellow-brown. Small brown cones filled with the seeds. It likes limestone, cool and deep soils.
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Sow outdoors |
Average germination (%) | 80 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Plant use | Bonsai, Erosion control, Gardening, Reforestation, Timber |
Seeds per gram | 71 |
Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing in spring.
It likes limestone, cool and deep soils.
Its hard and strong wood has been used in ship building, in rail manufacturing and to make furniture. The different colours of the foliage and bark gives it an ornamental value.