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Casual, airy, and full of character, Aleppo Pine grows with a painter’s brushstroke — broad, irregular, and sculptural. Its pale green needles shimmer in the sun, while its twisting branches lend an old-world Mediterranean charm. A true survivor, it thrives in heat, wind, and rocky soils.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives on neglect once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or calcareous soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~15°F (−9°C)
Mature Size: 30–60 ft tall x 25–40 ft wide (irregular canopy)
Native Origin: Mediterranean Basin
Best Substitutes For: Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea), Afghan Pine, or Olive (Olea europaea)
Landscape Uses: Character tree, Mediterranean landscapes, drought-tolerant shade
Casual, airy, and full of character, Aleppo Pine grows with a painter’s brushstroke — broad, irregular, and sculptural. Its pale green needles shimmer in the sun, while its twisting branches lend an old-world Mediterranean charm. A true survivor, it thrives in heat, wind, and rocky soils.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives on neglect once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or calcareous soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~15°F (−9°C)
Mature Size: 30–60 ft tall x 25–40 ft wide (irregular canopy)
Native Origin: Mediterranean Basin
Best Substitutes For: Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea), Afghan Pine, or Olive (Olea europaea)
Landscape Uses: Character tree, Mediterranean landscapes, drought-tolerant shade