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Dressed in dark green needles and burnished bark, Turkish Pine brings refinement to rugged conditions. Similar to Afghan Pine but with a sleeker look, it handles heat, wind, and rocky soils with ease. Quick-growing yet graceful, it’s the pine with poise.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (−12°C)
Mature Size: 40–50 ft tall x 25–30 ft wide
Native Origin: Eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Cyprus, Greece)
Best Substitutes For: Afghan Pine, Aleppo Pine, or Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra)
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, ornamental pine, large-scale desert landscapes
Dressed in dark green needles and burnished bark, Turkish Pine brings refinement to rugged conditions. Similar to Afghan Pine but with a sleeker look, it handles heat, wind, and rocky soils with ease. Quick-growing yet graceful, it’s the pine with poise.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (−12°C)
Mature Size: 40–50 ft tall x 25–30 ft wide
Native Origin: Eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Cyprus, Greece)
Best Substitutes For: Afghan Pine, Aleppo Pine, or Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra)
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, ornamental pine, large-scale desert landscapes