Price range: £5.05 through £21.17
The Aleppo pine – Pinus halepensis creates a beautiful Mediterranean feel in British gardens. This evergreen conifer grows into an elegant tree with bright green needles and an umbrella-shaped crown. Perfect for sunny spots and coastal gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil.
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The Aleppo pine – Pinus halepensis is a striking Mediterranean conifer that brings year-round beauty to any garden. This hardy pine grows into an elegant tree with a distinctive umbrella-shaped crown. Its bright green needles stay fresh throughout the year, making it perfect for gardeners who want constant colour. The tree produces attractive reddish-brown cones that add extra interest. Growing your own Aleppo pine from seed is deeply rewarding. You’ll watch it develop from a tiny seedling into a magnificent tree over the years.
This pine thrives in British gardens, especially in southern regions. It loves sunny spots and handles dry conditions brilliantly once established. The tree grows quite quickly in its early years, reaching about 15-20 metres when mature. Its open, airy crown creates dappled shade underneath. This makes it ideal for underplanting with Mediterranean herbs or drought-tolerant flowers.
The Aleppo pine has been grown around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. Ancient civilisations valued it for resin and timber. The tree gets its common names from the Syrian city of Aleppo and Jerusalem, where it grows naturally.
Each packet contains fresh, viable seeds ready for sowing. Starting trees from seed costs much less than buying young plants. You also get the satisfaction of nurturing your tree from the very beginning. The Aleppo pine makes a superb specimen tree for larger gardens. It also works well as a windbreak or screening plant. Its tolerance of coastal conditions makes it perfect for seaside gardens too.
The tree attracts wildlife throughout the year. Birds love nesting in its branches and feeding on the seeds. Its evergreen nature provides shelter for creatures even in winter. By growing this pine, you’re creating a valuable habitat for local wildlife.
Natural Germination: Aleppo pine seeds can be sown directly outdoors in autumn for natural stratification over winter. This mimics their Mediterranean habitat where seeds fall in autumn and germinate in spring where the weather isn’t too cold.
Artificial Stratification: Alternatively, soak seeds in cold water for 24 hours before planting to soften the seed coat. Sow in well-draining compost at 15-20°C for best results.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Germinate
Expect about 91% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Shaw Green Trees aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
Seeds
We generally send seeds out via Royal Mail Second Class. It’s the safest and easiest way to deliver seeds.
Young Trees
Young trees (Less than 1.2m) will generally be sent via Evri.
Larger quantities of young trees will be sent via ParcelForce or pallet courier..
Huge Trees
Some of our huge trees are too tall to be sent via a courier. They are generally only available for collection from our nursery, local delivery or via occasionally pallet courier. This will be shown on the individual product page.
Located in Euxton, West Lancashire, our business is dedicated to providing high-quality UK-grown trees and seeds.
With a focus on sustainability and local sourcing, we offer a diverse range of tree species, ensuring that our customers receive the finest selection of UK-native trees and seeds.
From majestic oaks to delicate blossoms, our stock is carefully cultivated to thrive in the British climate, making it the perfect choice for both amateur gardeners and seasoned professionals.
With a commitment to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction, we aim to be your reliable ally in crafting stunning and eco-conscious landscapes throughout the UK.
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