Corsican Pine
Corsican Pine (Pinus migra 'maritima')
- Diameter - 0.44 metres, Height - 4 metres
- Age (Estimated) - 60-80 years
- Crown Spread: North - 3 metres, East - 3 metres, South - 4 metres, West - 2 metres
Poole Park was established on 26 acres of land given to Poole Corporation by the Lord of the Manor of Canford and Poole - Lord Wimborne. It was opened by the Prince of Wales in January 1890.
Because of exposure to coastal winds which tend to sweep across the Park, this particular Pine has been unable to achieve any of its natural growth patterns, becoming instead, an easily accessible climbing frame for generations of local children to play on.
Also known as the Black pine this is a two needled, fast growing tree which was introduced to Britain in 1759 and is one of the most productive species in the south of England.
Because of its fast growth, attaining heights of 80-120 feet and regularly more than three feet in diameter, the Corsican pine was often used by the French Navy (16th century) for masts. In its native Corsica it can attain a height of 150 feet and live for up to 400 years.
The cones of this tree are normally 6-8 cm long, yellow brown with the ends of the scales rigid forming a short prickle or spine. This prickle is found on cones of many conifers and is known as umbo.
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