Pinus Pinaster (Bournemouth Pine)

A highly useful introduction from the Western Mediterranean.

Introduced in the 16th century it thrives on light sandy soils and tolerates coastal conditions.

It won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002. Commonly planted on England’s South coast from which it derives its common name.

Sparsely branched, it can get quite large and develops a dark reddish brown patchwork bark at maturity.

Shiny brown cones are produced about 18cm long which compliment the long leaves that are grown in pairs.

It is very important in Western France where it supplies industry with large quantities of turpentine and resin.

Mature height: 15-20m