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
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 10aZone 11a
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11a
pH Range
78
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/mulchwindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized named cultivars; the species itself is the primary ornamental form grown in cultivation.
