Pinus halepensis
(Aleppo Pine)
The Aleppo pine is easy to identify when it is mature because of its tendency to develop a multi-branched structure. The tops of the canopy have rounded forms and the appearance has an overall "majestic" attribute. The following pictures illustrate a small variety of the Aleppo's structural shapes.
Pinus halepensis
(Various Branching Patterns)
When the tree is young it is difficult to differentiate from a young Pinus eldarica because they both have ladder-like branching patterns on a single trunk, much like a Christmas tree. Small differences can help to identify younger trees though. For example, the new growth of the Aleppo's candles appears more bluish-green, where the Mondels are greener. The candles also elongate quickly before the needles grow out fully, giving a naked appearance to the branch. On Mondel's the needles form quicker giving the candle a more bushy appearance.
Aleppos have two needles per fascicle that are generally between two and four inches long
The following picture shows the bark pattern and color of an Aleppo.
Pinus halepensis
(Bark Pattern)
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