Monterey Pine Data Sheet

Common name: Monterey pine
Latin name: Pinus Radiata
Genus: Pinus
Height: 65 m (213 ft)
Type: Evergreen
Hardiness: Zone 7–8
Conservation status: Endangered

Monterey Pine Info

The Monterey pine is a large evergreen tree native to California and Mexico.

It can grow up to 65 m (213 ft) tall. Trunk diameter of 2 m at full maturity.

The leaves are needle-like and 3–4" long with a bright green colour. Pine cones are oval shaped and 7–17 cm long.

These are widely grown trees for ornamental use in North America and Europe.

Monterey pine's lifespan is 80–90 years.

Growth Habit

The secret to this tree's immense growth rate is that it will not rest during the winter (no dormancy bud is set) as long as there is moisture and the temperature is above 6°C.

Rapid shoot growth usually starts in February and continues until September. Height increases of 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft) each year are common.

These were sown this year and are growing rapidly. Plants are 2–3" tall.

Saplings are in pots. I recommend that they are separated into individual pots upon receipt.

Fully hardy off to minus 15°C or colder come autumn.

Care Instructions

Upon receipt these will need separating into individual pots, preferably 4" pots or bigger. Keep free from competing weeds and never allow to completely dry out, water logging should also be avoided. Do not be tempted to keep in the greenhouse as this may greatly harm the saplings via scorching. Trees will perform best raised outdoors in full sunny position. These grow very quickly and will soon need re-potting to beyond a 10" pot.

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