Pinus pinea project

Pinus Project - Species Identification

 

Species Identification - Italian Stone

Italian Stone pines can have a variable branching structure 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 (Bark Patterns)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pinus halepensis
(Bark Patterns)