In order to choose the optimal location when planting a pine tree in your own garden, it is helpful to find out more about the growth behavior of the coniferous tree. This article will provide you with insightful facts.
Pine trees can grow up to 40m high
The growth of the pine
- Depending on site conditions, pine trees grow to a height of 20-40 m
- the maximum age is 600 years
- the average age 200-300 years
- pine grows fastest at the age of 20-40 years
- then their growth increases by about 16 m
- at the age of 100 years the tree stops growing
changes in the tribe
Pine trees need a lot of light to grow. Other trees are therefore not allowed to cover their crown. The development of the trunk is interesting. Young trees often have a thin bark that glows reddish near the crown. Most of the time it is heavily scaly. Older pines have a very strong, thick bark that provides them with optimal protection.