Pinus Eldarica / Afghan Pine Genus - Pinus Species - Eldarica Common name - Afghan Pine Other names - Eilar Pine, pinus brutia, calabrian pine Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 4 - 9 Height / spread - 30'-40' / 9 - 12 m / 25'-30' / 7 - 9 m Plant type - Medium Tree Vegetation type - Evergreen Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Well drained Water requirements - Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break Germination rate - 90% Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium This is a fast growing pine for regions with extremes of temperature and the rigors of periodic drought. Afghan pine is native to the eastern Mediterranean, Afghanistan and Persia. Populations are most numerous in semi-arid areas with extreme summer heat and very cold winters. This upright, tree has a rounded canopy that features dark green foliage with needles in bundles of two. Its bark is very thick, gray and red-brown hued and deeply fissured. Its pretty cones are oval and brown. This is an ideal candidate for the challenging conditions of the southwestern high desert because it is tolerant of iron poor sandy soils with little organic matter. These trees resist hot winds, so they are great as windbreaks. It is a reliable landscape evergreen for tough landscapes. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Powered by HobbySeeds