Monterey Pine
Pinus radiata

Location: Niles Blvd @ Levee
Park: Alameda Creek Regional Park
District: Niles
Native to: California
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen conifer native to groves in Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo Counties in California. Three 4" to 5" long green needles per sheath, on red to brown stems. Bark on trunk is brown but graying with age. Tree conical to cylindrical with flattened top in older trees. This species is widely planted throughout the world.

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