• Common name: Aleppo pine
• Scientific name: Pinus halepensis, L.
• Honoris Causa: Rafael Benítez Maudes (04/06/2008)

ORIGIN: Mediterranean region.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Evergreen tree with a twisted trunk and irregular crown.
• Grayish branches and bark.

INTERESTING FACTS:

• It is a pyrophytic species: high temperatures cause its cones to explode, dispersing its seeds. Therefore, it is opportunistic and can easily propagate after a fire.

USES:

• ORNAMENTAL: Used in Mediterranean gardens for its hardiness and the shade it provides.
• FORESTRY: Large-scale reforestation efforts help conserve soil against erosion.
• INDUSTRIAL: Its twisted trunk can only be used for pulp production or for making wooden crates.