Maritime pine

Pinus pinaster

Layer 1 · Canopy
Dynamic accumulator

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Large tree native to the western Mediterranean basin, characterised by its thick bark and long needles. It grows rapidly in poor and sandy soils, playing a crucial role in dune stabilisation. In the food forest, it serves as protection against strong winds and a source of biomass.

See which trees maritime pine grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

Grapevine

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Tree up to 30 m
Mature diameter: 8 m
Soils: Sandy, Loam
Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Harvest — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October — Harvest
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Harvest — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The resin and needles are traditionally used in the preparation of chest balms and inhalations for respiratory conditions.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

Grapevine

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.