{"product_id":"stone-pine-pinus-pinea","title":"Stone Pine (pinus pinea)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Mediterranean evergreen with a distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy, providing striking ornamental value and year-round interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces large edible pine nuts (after 10-20 years), valued for culinary use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly drought-tolerant once established; excellent for coastal gardens as it withstands salt spray and wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit winner; adds architectural structure to landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Growing in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitability: Hardy in milder regions (southern\/western UK, coastal areas); may struggle in colder northern spots or severe winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun; south- or west-facing; exposed or sheltered position with plenty of space (matures to 15-25m tall, wide spread).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Well-drained (sand, loam, chalk); tolerates poor, dry, or slightly alkaline\/acidic soils; avoid waterlogged sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Best in autumn\/spring; plant young specimens (dislikes root disturbance when larger); dig in grit for drainage if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Low maintenance once established; minimal watering\/fertilizer; protect young plants from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58501523734872,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58501523767640,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_9817_d29fc062-352b-411f-9863-209058de577f.jpg?v=1789906406","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/stone-pine-pinus-pinea","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}