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Afghan Pine, Mondell Pine
Scientific Name: Pinus brutia ssp. eldarica (Medw.) Silba
Synonym: Pinus eldarica
Family: Pinaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 7-9,11-24,29,30,33 USDA: 6-10 Heat Tolerance: Well adapted to the low deserts Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, pyramidal shape, growing rapidly up to 30 to 60 feet tall (9-18 m), 15 to 25 feet spread (4.5-7.5 m); needle in 2s Watering Needs: Low to moderate, grows faster with more water Propagation: Seed

Fruiting Habits:
Cones, 2 to 3.2 inches long (5-8 cm).