Pinus pinea “Stone Pine”

Pinus pinea, commonly known as the Stone Pine

pinus pinea, commonly known as the Stone Pine or Umbrella Pine, is a striking evergreen conifer that combines ornamental presence with long-lasting landscape value. With its distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy and graceful, long needle foliage, this tree provides year-round structure and interest in large gardens, parks or Mediterranean-inspired settings. Its architectural form creates natural screening or a focal point, while mature specimens produce large cones containing edible pine nuts, making the Stone Pine both beautiful and productive. Perfect for planting as a specimen tree or as part of a structural planting scheme, Pinus pinea thrives in well-drained sites with full sun exposure.

Product details

 12-14cm Stem girth 

40l container 

180-200cm clear stem 

• Evergreen with long paired needles and rich green colour

• Mature broad, umbrella-shaped crown for architectural impact

• Edible pine nuts from large cones once mature

• Attractive, rugged bark adding year-round texture

• Typically grown on a clear stem for structural presence

Growing conditions

• Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -15 °C once established, making it suitable for much of the UK, especially in sheltered sites with milder winters.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils — especially sandy, loamy or chalky — and dislikes heavy, waterlogged ground.

• Aspect: Full sun is ideal for strong growth and canopy development; sheltered from cold prevailing winds where possible.

• Best soil types: Loam, sand and well-drained chalk; tolerates poorer soils once established.

• Ideal positions: South, west or east-facing sites, open landscapes or large structural planting areas.

• Uses: Specimen tree, feature planting, Mediterranean-inspired gardens, large landscape schemes.

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