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Pinus Project - Species Identification
Species Identification - Mondel or Afgan Pine Mondels are commonly used as Christmas trees each year. They are easier to spot in the landscape because of their ladder-like branching structure. When young they look very similar to Aleppo pines. It's difficult to
differentiate between them, but a difference to look out for is in the
branch tips or candles. The needles on a Mondel pine emerge from the
candle as it elongates. So, the candle looks thick and lush as it grows
and expands. An Aleppo pine appears more skinny, the needles do not fully
emerge until after elongation. Mondels have two needles per fascicle that are generally between five and six inches long.  eldarica (Christmas Tree Structure)
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