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Tall, tough, and tireless, Afghan Pine is the dependable guardian of desert landscapes. With soft green needles and a stately upright form, it grows quickly into a living windbreak or shade tree. Hardy, handsome, and low-maintenance, it’s the pine that just keeps on giving — no drama, just steady green presence.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates alkaline conditions
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (−12°C)
Mature Size: 30–60 ft tall x 20–30 ft wide (upright pyramidal form)
Native Origin: Afghanistan and Middle East
Best Substitutes For: Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra), Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea), or Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis)
Landscape Uses: Windbreaks, shade tree, highway plantings, low-maintenance evergreen anchor
Tall, tough, and tireless, Afghan Pine is the dependable guardian of desert landscapes. With soft green needles and a stately upright form, it grows quickly into a living windbreak or shade tree. Hardy, handsome, and low-maintenance, it’s the pine that just keeps on giving — no drama, just steady green presence.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates alkaline conditions
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (−12°C)
Mature Size: 30–60 ft tall x 20–30 ft wide (upright pyramidal form)
Native Origin: Afghanistan and Middle East
Best Substitutes For: Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra), Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea), or Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis)
Landscape Uses: Windbreaks, shade tree, highway plantings, low-maintenance evergreen anchor