Pinus halepensis

• Feature Tree
• Rural Property Planting
• Shade Tree

Pinus halepensis works in an:

• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.

Pinus halepensis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 10 meters

Pinus halepensis is expected to grow Approx. 30 cm – 70 cm per year.

Pinus halepensis is expected to grow Approx. 30 cm – 70 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Pinus halepensis frost tolerant?

Pinus halepensis is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa
• Riverland & Murraylands
• Limestone Coast & South East

Pinus halepensis produces small, inconspicuous yellow male cones and reddish female cones in spring. While not showy, these seasonal structures mature into classic woody pine cones that sit neatly among the fine, blue-green needles.

Does Pinus halepensis flower?

• No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

No

Pinus halepensis is Native to The Mediterranean region, particularly Spain, southern France, Italy, Greece, and North Africa, where it grows naturally on rocky hillsides and coastal plains.

Its cones produce seeds that attract parrots, cockatoos and other seed-eating birds, while the dense branching offers roosting and shelter for small birds. The textured bark and needle litter support insects and microfauna, contributing strong ecological value in dry-climate and coastal plantings.

Pinus halepensis will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Pinus halepensis performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Highly adaptable to poor, rocky and coastal soils, it may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with coarse material and organic matter to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support its drought hardiness, root stability and healthy evergreen canopy.

Is Pinus halepensis Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established the Aleppo Pine develops exceptional drought tolerance. One of the toughest Mediterranean species, it thrives in hot, dry, coastal and exposed environments and maintains robust evergreen growth with minimal supplementary watering.