Pine (Pinus) is a genus of plants from the pine family, consisting of approximately 115 species in the form of trees or shrubs.
They are hardy, drought- tolerant plants which grow regarless of location. They thrive best in sandy, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Furthermore, they are easy to grow and highly decorative. Due to their large decorative value, evergreen needles, and ease of cultivation, pines are a very important element of any garden, both in the form of strongly growing varieties as trees and dwarf forms, suitable even for containers on terraces or small flower beds combined with other plants.
Vigorous pines varieties are also suitable for screening as well as topiaries.
When choosing pine varieties for planting in gardens, you should always consider the final size of the tree, as they can reach heights ranging from 50 cm to several meters depending on the variety.
In conclusion, pines are an indispensable element of any garden.