Canary Island Pine
Pinus canariensis
Also known as Canary Islands Pine, Canary Pine
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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.
Why grow it
Canary Island Pine offers superior drought tolerance compared to most temperate conifers once established, making it a practical choice for water-limited Mediterranean and arid regions. Its soft, long needles and pyramidal form provide visual texture that many drought-hardy alternatives like Aleppo Pine lack, though it requires warmer minimum temperatures than some competing species.
Watch out for
Young trees benefit from regular water during establishment and may take several seasons to develop full drought resilience. The tree's size at maturity (60-80+ feet) demands adequate spacing and consideration of overhead clearance, as branch dieback can occur if crowded or stressed during the critical early years.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Pinaceae
Native Range
Canary Islands
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized named cultivars; the species itself is the primary ornamental form grown in cultivation.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Canary Island Pine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Canary Island Pine offers superior drought tolerance compared to most temperate conifers once established, making it a practical choice for water-limited Mediterranean and arid regions. Its soft, long needles and pyramidal form provide visual texture that many drought-hardy alternatives like Aleppo Pine lack, though it requires warmer minimum temperatures than some competing species.
Watch out for
Young trees benefit from regular water during establishment and may take several seasons to develop full drought resilience. The tree's size at maturity (60-80+ feet) demands adequate spacing and consideration of overhead clearance, as branch dieback can occur if crowded or stressed during the critical early years.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Pinaceae
Native Range
Canary Islands
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized named cultivars; the species itself is the primary ornamental form grown in cultivation.