What is an umbrella pine?
umbrella pine, scientific name pinus pinea , is a type of pine, which is a source of Pignolia or pine, walnut. It has an unusual shape for pine, with a visible suitcase and a very wide rounded peak that resembles an open umbrella. It is originally from the Mediterranean and benefits in a warm climate. It is culturally grown for its nuts and is attractive when used for landscaping. These names refer to a nut with its hard shell or tree shape. Nuts are consumed around the world. The shape of the tree is very pronounced, with its wide, slightly flattened, smoothly rounded peak, which looks like an open umbrella. The trees begin to look like traditional pines and develop a unique shape as they mature.
The ttypical height of the umbrella pine is about 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m), but can grow up to 82 feet (25 m). The trunk is covered with reddish -brown with a strong bark with a network of deep cracks. UpperPart of the tree usually spreads to a width of 30 to 35 feet (9 to 10.7 m) with densely interwoven branches. The leaf is evergreen with medium green needles that grow in pairs, usually reach full mature length when the tree is at least five years old. Mature leaves have very long needles that grow in a similar fan formation.
Umbrella pine usually produces a large number of shiny brown pine cones that transmit and protect the seeds. These cones last at least 36 months before they are fully matured, each producing numerous edible seeds or nuts. Pine nuts are a tasty source of protein and are consumed separately or are used as a component in many regional recipes. The umbrella pine cultivated for 6,000 years. The attractive tree also appears in multi -range images.
The native area of the umbrella is the Mediterranean, from southern Europe to North Africa, and it is commonly seen in Italy. Grows well in warm climate but canbe damaged if it is exposed to extremely cold winter temperatures. In addition to the cultivation for nuts, it is also planted for ornamental purposes in landscaping and along the roads. One -year seedlings are often sold as table Christmas trees. In the correct climate it is extremely durable and easy to grow, which only needs occasional watering.