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Canary Island Pine

Canary Island Pine

Pinus canariensis

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 10aZone 11a

A tall, pyramidal evergreen conifer native to the Canary Islands with long, soft blue-green needles and excellent drought tolerance once established. It is prized as an ornamental for warm climates and serves well in Mediterranean and arid garden designs.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
60–98′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 10aZone 11a
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11a

pH Range

78
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Canary Islands

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Notable Cultivars

No widely recognized named cultivars; the species itself is the primary ornamental form grown in cultivation.