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Pinus roxburghii

AuthoritySarg.
FamilyPinopsida:Pinaceae
Synonyms
Common nameschir pine
Editor
Ecocrop code8653



Notes
SOURCES
Webb D 1984 pp 230 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, DEP, LIG, KTMP, USE]
Sims D (pers. comm.)
Troup R 1921 pp 1036
Roecklein J 1987 pp 424 [USE]
INSPIRE species 147 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, DEP, LIG, USE]

KILLING T
Frost resistant.

GROWING PERIOD
Rather slow growing perennial evergreen tree, that can be grown in a 90-160 years rotation for hardwood.

COMMON NAMES
Chir pine, Long-leaved pine, Longifolia pine, Chil, Shti, Sarol, Sirli, Dhup.

FURTHER INF
Scientific synonym: P. longifolia. In the Himalayan, Chir pine can be found at elevations from 500 to 2500 m. The latitudinal range of natural occurrence is 26-35°N. The tree can reach a height of 30-60 m. The tree is drought hardy and fire resistant. Annual wood production potential is 7-14 m3/ha.
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