Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)

Native: Western Mediterranean

Characteristics

• Drought Resistant
• Foliage: evergreen needles
• Shape: Conical
• Height: 30-60 ft.
• Width: 20-40 ft.
• Fruit: Brown, Yellow or Mostly Green Cone, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in fall or winter.
• Bark: Light Green or Light Gray, Furrowed or Smooth.
• Shading Capacity: Moderately Dense in Leaf.
• Litter Issue: Pinecones 
• Flowers Inconspicuous. Flowers in spring.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

• Zones: Sunset 7 – 9 and 11 – 24, USDA Hardiness 9-10
• Exposure: Full Sun to PartialShade.

Pests & Disease Information

• Resistant: Texas Root Rotand Verticillium.
• Susceptible: Aphids and Spider Mites, Phytophthora, Root Rot and Pitch Canker.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

• Branch Strength: Strong.
• Root Damage Potential: Moderate.
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: Low.
• Attracts: Birds and Squirrels.

Source:

SelecTree. “Pinus halepensis Tree Record.” 1995-2018. Feb 21, 2018. https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/pinus-halepensis