Canary Island Pine - Prune like a Pro

Arborist Gary Knowlton describes the characteristics of the Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis). These trees can grow to one hundred feet in height, self-prune in windy areas, and require very little irrigation. The Canary Island Pine is a reliable landscape tree and perfect for yards with uninterrupted vertical space.
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[@redsiberian]

This tree gives life saving shade in California.

[@Eastbaypisces]

They are beautiful, they took a lil bit of time to get started but once getting established they(aleast mine) got taller than other tree in my yard planted at same time.

[@jeffreywickens3379]

I bought some Pinus canariensis seeds from Sheffield's Seed company, and so far I have a 70% germination rate. They are SUPER EASY to start, just soak in water for 24 hours, then plant them, no cold treatment necessary.

[@ksmith5325]

I have one in my front yard in the south bay LA. It's at least One hundred. People and Dog's love it

[@RelentlesslyPerfect]

Hi. Does it make a mess in your yard? I am also in South Bay Area and this tree is beautiful, but sooo messy

[@ksmith5325]

Yes needles and cones along with the sheaths from growing cones​@@RelentlesslyPerfect

[@mcmxli-by1tj]

Thanks. Mine is close to the house and I feared that in a big wind it would crash down upon the house.

[@lotusgdess]

We have a number of these planted in my town home complex that are approximately 30 years old. We recently had them pruned (over pruned as far as I'm concerned). This is not the first time that has been done. It was done in February (in S. Calif) and it thinned out the trees so much that it significantly has reduced the shade of the common areas, plus frankly they don't look very pretty now. How often do these trees need to be pruned? Some say they are self pruning if the climate has sufficient wind to blow off the dead needles etc. What is your opinion on this issue?

[@3dwezzy740]

Can they grow in the desert

[@megaman186]

Will they live in the mountains? Big Bear Ca for example where it snows?

[@_brandon_1508]

I was wondering the same thing... I live in Crestline, not far from big bear and I have 2 canary island pine saplings.

[@raphlvlogs271]

they look like the Ocotes from Meso America.