Canary Island Pine
Pinus canariensis

Location: 36501 Niles Blvd.
Park: California Nursery Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: Africa
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Conifer, native to Canary Islands. Pyramidal in shape with distinct tiers of branches with each whorl being one year's growth. Needles are very long and bright green.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker