Botanical Name: Pinus radiata Add
Common Name: Monterey Pine  
Plant photo of: Pinus radiata
California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

25-40', 60-100'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Carol Bollinger
Photographer: Steve Mullany/MJC
  • Description

  • Notes

The Pinus radiata is an evergreen with an incredibly fast growth rate. It survives well in coastal areas and in well-drained soils. With age, the tree drops its lower branches, thus producing a rounded, flat crown.