Monterey pine
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Monterey pine is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
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Profile
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 56.5 m
- Spread
- 10 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 150 years
- First yield
- after 8 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- dry – moist
- pH
- 5 – 6.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Monterey pine: how big does it get?
Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 56.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 10 m. Growth is fast.
Monterey pine: what site does it need?
Monterey pine tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5 and 6.5.
Monterey pine: is it hardy?
Monterey pine is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Monterey pine: will it grow in Central Europe?
Monterey pine is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
Monterey pine: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Monterey pine. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Monterey pine: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 5/10.
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