INTRODUCTION

Image of Pinus radiata

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 320 m. 08 20, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Tree

Height: 40 cm.

Image of Pinus radiata

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 320 m. 08 20, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

Watering conditions:

Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.

Image of Pinus radiata

VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno, Chile
Altitude: 320 m. 08 20, 2006

USES

No ornamental value (C)

Useful properties:

Industrial Use

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).

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More species from the same Pinaceae family in our data base:

Pinus radiata (Pino / Pino insigne)