Aleppo pine
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Aleppo pine is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 13.5 m
- Spread
- 8 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 150 years
- First yield
- after 8 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 6 – 9
- Planned in gardens
- 4×
Uses
Medicinal: Turpentine, extracted from the resin of all pine trees, possesses antiseptic, diuretic, skin-reddening, and vermifuge properties. It is a valuable remedy used internally for kidney and bladder issues, and both internally and externally as a rub and steam bath for rheumatic conditions. Beneficial for the respiratory system, it aids in treating mucous membrane disorders and respiratory ailments such as coughs, colds, flu, and tuberculosis. Externally, it serves as a beneficial treatment for various skin problems, wounds, ulcers, burns, boils, etc., applied in the form of liniment patches, wraps, herbal steam baths, and inhalers.
Other uses: Conifer trees (green or brown dye) - Protective plantations; 'Greek turpentine' (stems) - Turpentine, resin, pitch; Tannin (bark)
Origin & habitat
EURA
In rivers, wetlands, and coastal areas
⚠️ Hazards
Pine wood, sawdust, and resins from various pine species can cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Frequently asked questions
Aleppo pine: how big does it get?
Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 13.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 8 m. Growth is fast.
Aleppo pine: what site does it need?
Aleppo pine tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 9.
Aleppo pine: is it hardy?
Aleppo pine is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Aleppo pine: will it grow in Central Europe?
Aleppo pine is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Aleppo pine: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Aleppo pine are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Aleppo pine: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 8/10.
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