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#