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).
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About
A large tree native to the western Mediterranean basin, characterised by its thick bark and long needles. It grows rapidly in poor, 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.
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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
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- April
- May
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- 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 ailments.
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