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Turkish pine (Pinus brutia) Care Guide

Care guide for Turkish pine: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Turkish pine

📷 Aurelijus Narbutas · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Turkish pine is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~24.4 m (80.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Iran, Iraq.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.