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Aleppo Pine

Pinus halepensis

Also known as Jerusalem Pine

Aleppo pine forms an open, irregular crown of slender paired needles above an often twisted trunk. It tolerates heat and drought across Mediterranean landscapes, and its cones can release seed after fire opens new ground.

Mediterranean PineDrought TolerantFire Adapted
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
  • Pine processionary caterpillars
  • Bark beetles
  • Seed-eating rodents
ThreatsIncreasingly severe fire, prolonged drought, pine pests, and urban expansion
HabitatsMediterranean woodland, coastal hills, rocky slopes, scrub, and dry disturbed ground
Life spanOften more than 100 years under favorable conditions
Classification
  1. OrderPinales
  2. FamilyPinaceae
  3. GenusPinus
  4. SpeciesPinus halepensis
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Avoid touching processionary caterpillars and leave cones, bark, and branches undamaged.
Responsible observation
  • Needles: Check for slender needles grouped in pairs along flexible twigs.
  • Crown: Notice the airy irregular outline rather than a dense conical shape.
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