Pinus cembra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1000. (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482273
Common Names
- Cembra Pine
- Cembra Mountain Pine
- Cembra Pine Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus cembra (also called Swiss Pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the Alps, Carpathians, and other mountain ranges of central and southern Europe. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25–30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in pine-oak forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus cembra is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus cembra has small yellow-green flowers that are pollinated by the wind. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, short, stout taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus cembra is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, bright location. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Pinus cembra
Pinus cembra can be found in the mountains of Central and Northern Europe.
Pinus cembra FAQ
What are the light requirements of Pinus cembra?
Pinus cembra prefers full sun or partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature for Pinus cembra?
Pinus cembra prefers temperatures between 40-85°F (4-29°C).
What type of soil should I use for Pinus cembra?
Pinus cembra prefers a well-draining, sandy soil mix.
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus cembra L.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification