Species Identification - Italian Stone

Italian Stone pines can have a variable branching sturucture and rounded canopy tops, similar to Aleppos. The main difference between the two is the bark patterns, as shown in the pictures below.

Pinus pinea
Pinus pinea (Bark Patterns)

Pinus halapensis
(Bark Patterns)

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Last Updated: 12 May 2008