Another fine pine

Discussion in 'Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)' started by Puddleton, Jun 4, 2023.

  1. Puddleton

    Puddleton Active Member 10 Years

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    Dear knowledge base
    This fine pine caught my eye last week.
    thanks in advance
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Pinus sylvestris
     
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    Puddleton Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks Ron.
    I have a trickier one that looks to be in decline.
    Smallish sparse tree being 5 metres tall.
    the myriad of small cones makes the tree quite attractive

    Although i suspect the quantity of cones demonstrate that the plant is playing its swan song

    sorry I haven’t better photo’s at present
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Second one looks like Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine); it tends to be a very prolific cone-producer, so isn't necessarily on its last legs, though it doesn't look really happy either.

    The short, dense needles on your Scots Pine make it look like one of the more southerly origins, perhaps from southern Spain (sometimes treated as a distinct variety Pinus sylvestris var. nevadensis).
     
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    Many thanks
     

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