Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: maritime pine, cluster pine, European turpentine, Mauritius pine, pinaster, seaside pine or star pine.
This is a evergreen plant that takes more than 50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: maritime pine, cluster pine, European turpentine, Mauritius pine, pinaster, seaside pine, star pine
Scientific name: Pinus pinaster
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal
Planting type: Hedging & Screens
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) – Patrick Verdier, Free On Line Photos, Copyrighted free use, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) – Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
