Maritime Pine 80/100cm (P9T)
Pinus pinaster
£19.95
Maritime Pine – Pinus pinaster is a bold, architectural evergreen conifer from the western Mediterranean, bearing pairs of long, stiff blue-green needles up to 25cm in length and handsome chestnut-brown cones that persist on the tree for years. Exceptionally tolerant of coastal exposure, poor sandy soils and drought, it makes an outstanding specimen tree for larger gardens in a sunny, well-drained position.
- ✓ Distinctive umbrella-shaped crown with long, dark green needles for year-round interest
- ✓ Fast-growing for a pine, reaching 20-30 metres tall with a spread of 6-10 metres
- ✓ Highly tolerant of coastal spots, coping well with strong winds and salt spray
- ✓ Large, handsome cones up to 20 cm long bring visual interest all year round
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
- ✓ 🇬🇧 Grown here in the UK, nurtured in our local soil and climate to be healthy and strong.
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Maritime Pine – Pinus pinaster is one of the most dramatically architectural conifers you can grow in a British garden. Native to the western Mediterranean coastline and widely naturalised throughout southern Europe, this striking evergreen has been prized for centuries for its rugged character and bold, sculptural form. A long, straight trunk clad in deeply fissured, reddish-brown to orange-red bark is topped by an open, candelabra-like crown that grows more irregular and characterful with age, making it an outstanding specimen tree for larger gardens and exposed coastal sites.
The foliage is genuinely impressive. Maritime Pine carries its needles in pairs, and they are among the longest and most robust of any European pine — reaching up to 25cm in length — stiff, glossy, and a rich blue-green to grey-green in colour. The result is a bold, textural presence that lasts all year round. Small yellow male flowers appear in May, followed by handsome, shiny cones of 8–15cm in length that ripen to a rich chestnut brown and can persist on the branches for many years, adding to the tree’s year-round visual interest.
In maturity, Maritime Pine develops that wide, open, fan-shaped crown that so defines the classic Mediterranean skyline — but it’s equally at home lending architectural drama to a British coastal or country garden. Notably tolerant of salt-laden winds, poor sandy soils and exposed positions, it’s one of relatively few large conifers genuinely suited to life by the sea. It also handles drought well once established, and copes with both acidic and alkaline soils provided drainage is good.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
More than 50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
9cm (Tall)
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
1°C to 5°C (H2)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Little
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Strong
Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.
Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:
1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.
2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.
3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.
4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.
5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.
6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.








