Botanical Name: Pinus radiata Add
Common Name: Monterey Pine  
Plant photo of: Pinus radiata
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

25-40', 60-100'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Carol Bollinger
Photographer: Steve Mullany/MJC
  • Description

  • Notes

The Pinus radiata is an evergreen with an incredibly fast growth rate. It survives well in coastal areas and in well drained soils. With age, the tree drops its lower branches, thus producing a rounded, flat crown. Pines are highly combustible plants.