Description
Usually a sparsely branched, medium-sized tree but occasionally a large tree with a bare stem and thick, reddish brown or dark purple bark in small squares. Leaves in pairs, to 25cm long,rigid and curved, dull grey. Cones to 18cm long, rich shining brown, often remaining intact on the branches for several years.An excellent species for sandy soils and sea side districts, particularly in the warmer parts of the british Isles.