Tour Stop (Trees Around the World Tour) - AccID: 11281

Origin: Mediterranean

Question: Where is Aleppo?

Answer: Syria

History: In Greek myths, these pine trees were planted near ancient Greek temples, and ceremonially decorated. They are believed to be the first Christmas trees!

Interesting facts: They have very short needles, that grow out of the branch in bunches of two. The cones take two years to mature and a few more years after that before they open to release the seeds. The tree provides the flavor for Greek retsina wine.They are also the species featured in the famous “The Big Trees” painting by Paul Cezanne.