Aleppo pine

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

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