Maritime pine ( Pinus pinaster ) is very widespread and covers more than 10% of wooded areas in France. It is part of the Pinaceae family. Coming from southwestern Europe, this species is very common south of the Atlantic coast and on the Mediterranean coast.
EcoTree mainly plants maritime pines in forest where the soils are infertile and very sandy. In addition, maritime pines offer protection to oak leaves by reducing insect damage through insectivorous birds.
Maritime pine, as its name suggests, withstands sea spray and strong winds, which means that it is mainly found near the Atlantic as well as the Mediterranean. In addition, it helps stabilize the dunes since they support sandy soils. It is a calcifuge species, not greedy in fertilizer, but eager for light and heat. Maritime pine will thrive in poor, well-drained, but deep soil, preferably acidic and moist. It tolerates drought but has more and more difficulty tolerating harsh winters. This pine is therefore very sensitive to cold, which limits its progression north. It is planted from October to April, excluding the frost period, of course.
Its fairly dark reddish, hard, heavy, resinous heartwood Moderately nervous, it resists compression well but is not very flexible and is quite crackable. it can be worked, nailed and painted, however, well. The wood used by carpenters, joiners especially for parquet floors, but also this wood is used to make poles, packaging ... In the past, we harvested its resin from which they pulled the turpentine.
Sometimes called the "golden tree", the maritime pine materializes power, determination and vital force through the persistence of its foliage. This essence is also the symbol of energy and robustness because it resists winds and storms.
With its determining character, it is the original and lasting gift to offer for the success of a training course and the reception of a diploma . Offer a maritime pine to your loved ones when they have succeeded with resolution, courage, energy and firmness in their projects, training, learning, ambitions ...
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