Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: Monterey pine or radiata pine.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Monterey pine, radiata pine
Scientific name: Pinus radiata
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: Coastal
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) – dalvenjah on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) – I, Tony Wills, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
