Good timber. Erosion control. Medicinal properties. Bonsai.
Medium-sized evergreen tree 20-30 m tall. The needle-like leaves are shiny grey-green. The pine cones are oval and green turning brown at maturity. The bark is greyish and cracks during the first years.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Warm areas |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | Bonsai, Erosion control, Pest-repelling Plants, Reforestation, Timber |
Seeds per gram | 28 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
It grows on sandy, light, acid and well drained soils.
Turpentine is extracted from the resin. It has antiseptic, vermifuge and diuretic properties. Natural insect repellent.