Mediterranean pine #

These Mediterranean pines belong to the Pinus subsection Pinaster

Aleppo pine - Pinus halepensis #

Valencia, Spain #

Distribution

Turkish pine - Pinus brutia #

• really similar to Aleppo pine
• cones persist longer on branches.

Aydin, Turkey #

Distribution

Maritime pine - Pinus pinaster #

• Tall, straight trunks with relatively sparse lower branches

Landes, France #

Distribution

Stone pine - Pinus pinea #

Andalusia, Spain #

Distribution

Canary Island pine - Pinus canariensis #

• Long needles, which make the crown look a bit “fluffier” or more feathery compared to some other pines

Tenerife, Spain #