Canary Island Pine
Pinus canariensis

Location: 41152 Fremont Blvd.
District: Irvington
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. (9/19/04) This tree is gone, it was removed by the property owners. Also, the photo is the wrong, this is a bunya bunya.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker