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Aleppo Pine Tree, Pinus halepensis

Aleppo Pine Tree, Pinus halepensis

Aleppo Pine Tree, Pinus halepensis Large Tree	Aleppo Pine Tree, Pinus halepensis Beautiful Bark
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Aleppo Pine Tree, Immature Pinus halepensis Cones	Aleppo Pine Tree, Immature Pinus halepensis Cone
Aleppo Pine Tree, Mature Pinus halepensis Cones	Aleppo Pine Tree, Mature Pinus halepensis Cone

Aleppo Pine Tree Pinus halepensis, Pine Family: ( Pinaceae ), Aleppo Pine Tree. Also called: Mediterranean Pine, Jerusalem Pine. The Greeks traditionally cut down an Aleppo pine every year, decorating it with flowers and ribbons in honor of the god Attis. This custom is believed to have been adopted by the Europeans in honor of Christ, making the Aleppo the first Christmas tree. While it is a two-needled pine with short, thin needles and small cones, each about 3 inches long. Bunches of three needles are not uncommon. The Aleppo Pine has ancient associations with human culture; it was the source of a resin used in Egypt for embalming and is referred to in the Bible under the name fir Height: 70 feet in height and 20-40 feet in diameter at maturity. Buds: Monoecious; males cylindrical, in a tight cluster at the branch tips; females small, red - purple with loose scales at branch tips. Bud Time: Mid March - May. Leaves: Evergreen, Short needles, 2 - 3 inches long, usually 2 per bundle, fine appearance. Bark: Light gray and smooth when young, turning red - brown and furrowed, with rounded scaly ridges.. Cones: 3 - 5 inches long, rounded, oval or oblong in shape. Found: Mediterranean. Elevation: 0 and 3,000 Feet. Habitat: Widely distributed in western North America, most often occurring in extensive pure stands. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken at Sun City, January 21, 2006.