Plant
Stone Pine
Pinus pineaAlso known as Italian Stone Pine, Mediterranean Stone Pine
Stone pine is an evergreen conifer whose mature crown broadens into a distinctive high umbrella shape. Long stiff needles grow in pairs, and older trunks develop thick orange-brown bark divided into broad plates.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyProduces energy through photosynthesis and draws moisture through a broad drought-tolerant root system
Predators
- pine processionary larvae
- bark beetles
- seed-eating rodents
ThreatsDrought, wildfire, insect pests, root compaction, severe storms, and disease
HabitatsDry woodland, coastal dunes, sandy plains, parks, and warm temperate planted landscapes
Life spanOften one hundred to two hundred years, with some trees living longer
Classification
- OrderPinales
- FamilyPinaceae
- GenusPinus
- SpeciesPinus pinea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid collecting material or standing beneath damaged limbs during wind.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Combine paired long needles, plated orange-brown bark, and an umbrella-shaped crown.
- Protect: Keep vehicles and heavy foot traffic outside the tree's root zone.
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