Canary Island Pine

Scientific Name: Pinus canariensis C. Sm.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Pinaceae / Pinus L./ Pinus canariensis C. Sm.

Canary Island Pine
General Information
Usda SymbolPICA15
GroupGymnosperm
Life Cycle
Growth Habits
Native LocationsPICA15

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Canary Island Pine is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)32
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim400
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)98.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee60
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound4160
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductYes
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductYes
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductYes
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Canary Island Pine

Canary Island Pine

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