CALABRIAN PINE tree for the big of the world

The most abundant spread of Calabrian Pine in the world is in Turkey. Although it mainly forms forests in Mediterranean and Agean Regions, it presents a local spread in West and Middle Black Sea Regions. Pure Calabrian Pine forests in our country cover an area of 3,729,866 ha. Calabrian Pine may grow up in altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m above sea level; It is not shade tolerant and a fastgrowing pine type. It can have a height of up to 20 m. It takes its name from its thick and dark red young shoots. Calabrian Pine resembles in general Jarusalem Pine (Pinus halepensis,), which develops in southern reigons.