Pinus pinea – Umbrella pine, Stone pine

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Pinus pinea – Umbrella pine, Stone pine

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Very characteristic tree with a spherical crown flattened at the top and a strong, straight trunk, creating a lovely parasol shape. The trunk is orange-brown and develops deep grooves later, creating broad bark plates. Young twigs are greenish brown to orange in the first year, turning a matted orange-brown later. The needles grow radially in pairs around the branch. When in its early stage of growth, in particular, the tree's needles are a uniform grey, turning greyish green later. The cones are green and round in the first 2 years. When ripe, starting in the third year, they grow to become ovoid and turn a shiny brown. The seeds, the well-known pine nuts, have been a delicacy since Roman times. Together with Cupressus sempervirens, Pinus pinea is a specific tree that occurs often in countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
Availability
Clear stem (8)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 25 m
Width
8-10m
Crown
broad conical, later spherical with flatted top, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
orange-brown, with broad bark plates forming at a later age
Leaf
needles, 2 together, greyish green, 10 - 20 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, ♂ flowers orange-brown, fragrant flowers
Fruits
hanging cones, 8 - 15 cm, shiny brown, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
sandy, tolerates dry conditions
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Mediterranean area, from the Canary Islands to Asia Minor
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers Edible fruits playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Pinus pinea

Pinus pinea can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus pinea is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus pinea is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus pinea with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus pinea blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.