Afghan Pine, Eldar Pine, Mondell Pine, Mondale Pine
Pinus eldarica

Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pinus (PY-nus)
Species: eldarica (el-DAR-ee-kuh)

Synonym:Pinus brutia subsp. eldarica

Category
Trees
Conifers

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds