This large coniferous tree has an upright trunk with red brown plate-like bark and spreading branches that form a broad conical habit. It has mid green needle-like leaves and the rounded female cones appear in spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Pinus canariensisis naturally found in the Canary Islands growing in fertile moist soil in an open sunny position and tolerates light frost but is drought tender.

The Canary Island Pine is a large tree that is grown for its spreading crown and its attractive reddish bark. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen for shade and establishes in 3 to 5 years. This long lived tree is also used as a windbreak and is planted in botanical collections and is suitable for tropical settings.ID 1871

Pinus (PY-nus) canariensis(kan-ah-REE-en-sis)

Pinaceae(py-NAY-see-ee)
Larches, spruces, pines, firs, hemlocks and cedars