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Does anyone have a Torrey Pine in their yard?

Justin

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It's a native here in San Diego, but in a VERY small area, right near the beach between La Jolla and Del Mar (apparently it has expensive taste). They're in cultivation, but I have no idea to what degree. Anyone on the board have one, or know of one in their neighborhood? If so, what's the growth rate on these guys, and how do they look?

Resident of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, San Diego, CA and Pahoa, HI.  Former garden in Vista, CA.  Garden Photos

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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They're big. You can go look for yourself at the park as you enter Del Mar on the coast... If you live in those coastal cities, you are NOT ALLOWED to cut one down if its on your property.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Justin--

Lots of them around SD and OC. Plus big ones in Santa Barbara Co, esp Carpinteria. Also, grows well in Bay Area and mid-level desert (Tucson).

Too big for the standard SoCal lot, IMO. Best as a park tree or on an estate lot.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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Justin Veteran

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I'm contemplated replacing my giant CIDP with one - seems like it might do well in such a spot.

Resident of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, San Diego, CA and Pahoa, HI.  Former garden in Vista, CA.  Garden Photos

DoomsDave Grand Master

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I'm contemplated replacing my giant CIDP with one - seems like it might do well in such a spot.

Replacing your palm with a non-palm!

Sacriledge! :)

Of course it is your garden . . . .

Hmm. Japanese black pines have a nice, sculptural look, though they're not fast where you are.

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Well, I checked prices on these big boys, and they aren't any cheaper than a Jubaea, so that's a dead issue. But maybe I'll get a smaller one and plant it elsewhere in the yard.

Resident of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, San Diego, CA and Pahoa, HI.  Former garden in Vista, CA.  Garden Photos

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Torrey pine can grow pretty fast. UCSD has many of them. The Torrey pine is the best looking of them all because of the grey bark when they're young, and the pine needles are big and not packed close together. There are a couple of big boys at the Wild Animal Park on the way up to Condor Ridge, and there are two giant ones in Solana Beach . I believe it is only illegal to cut them down in La Jolla. Pine trees also are susceptible to pine bark beetle.

fastfeat Grand Master

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Well, I checked prices on these big boys, and they aren't any cheaper than a Jubaea, so that's a dead issue. But maybe I'll get a smaller one and plant it elsewhere in the yard.

Justin--

Get yourself a young, non-rootbound tree (preferably a 5 or 15). It'll be a little gawky at first, but it will grow quickly. Like Eucalyptus, there's really nothing to be gained by buying a larger, boxed specimen.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

sur4z Grand Master

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I've played Torrey Pines a few times...very sweet! Love to watch the jets from Miramar creep across the course then light their after burners when they get over water. The birdies at Torrey Pines are great too.

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That doesn't happen there / So when you run make sure you run / To something and not away from

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Jonathan Veteran

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Justin,

I planted this Torrey Pine out about 6 years ago....just before that cheeky little Muppet was born!

Its had no water ever and is growing in pure sand in a dry climate (although it was raining here today).

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Here is a Digger Pine the same age - three big Torreys are in the background.

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All these trees were stunted in pots for several years, but they have done really well and withstood very strong winds.

Beautiful pines - highly recommend both species.

Cheers,

Jonathan

South Arm, Tasmania, Australia - 42° South

Mild oceanic climate, with coastal exposure.

 

Summer: 12°C (53°F) average min, to 21°C (70°F) average daily max. Up to 40°C (104°F max) rarely.

 

Winter: 6°C (43°F) average min, to 13°C (55°F) average daily max. Down to 0°C (32°F) occasionally, some light frost.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Cute little ham there...

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Jonathan Veteran

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She was certainly hamming it up when the camera came out!

South Arm, Tasmania, Australia - 42° South

Mild oceanic climate, with coastal exposure.

 

Summer: 12°C (53°F) average min, to 21°C (70°F) average daily max. Up to 40°C (104°F max) rarely.

 

Winter: 6°C (43°F) average min, to 13°C (55°F) average daily max. Down to 0°C (32°F) occasionally, some light frost.

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