Remarkable trees : Pinus Maritima - Maritime Pine

  • Natural wonder
3 Avenue de la Madone, Jardin du Palais de Carnolès, 06500 Menton
Pinus maritima is a member of the Pinaceae family. It is native to the coastal areas of the western Mediterranean and the southern parts of the European shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
It grows in arid and poor soils and can reach a height of 20 to 30 meters when it reaches maturity, around the age of 40-50 years, its life span being about 200 years.
Pinus maritima is particularly present in the south of France and is rarer in the north. Its wood is used in carpentry for panelling, flooring, beams and other uses.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Remarkable trees : Pinus Maritima - Maritime Pine
3 Avenue de la Madone, Jardin du Palais de Carnolès, 06500 Menton

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Beach within 300 m
  • Sea within 300 m
    Updated on 27 June 2022 at 17:17
    by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
    (Offer identifier : 6173635)