Monterey Pine

The Montery Pine (Pinus radiata) has Needle-like leaves that are dark green, in alternating bundles of three; 3 - 7 inches long. It has yellowish, large pollen producing structures at tips of branches. This tree has conical, lopsided and closed cones, 3 - 6 inches in length, in ringed clusters that cling to trees for many years. The cones open to release small, long-winged seeds on very hot days and in fires.