Pine Italian Stone DescriptionBotanical Name: Pinus pinea Native to southern Europe and Turkey. It has a broad, somewhat flattened, rounded canopy. Needles are bright green, stiff, alternate, spiral, 6" long and arranged in slightly twisted bundles. The cones, which produce pine nuts are heavy, broadly oval, brown, and 5" to 6" long. Moderate growth rate. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Trees-Shade & OrnamentalName: Pine Italian StonePlant Type: Evergreen Mature Size: 80' tall x 60' wide Water: Moderate, once established. Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 30' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; slightly alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: An extremely large tree not recommended for small landscapes.