Pinus excelsa

Origin: Himalaya

Family: Pinaceae

English name: Blue pine

French name: Pin de l’Himalaya

Italian name: Pino dell’Himalaya

Spanish name: Pino azul de Himalaya

Description

With its attractive foliage and large, decorative cones, this is a popular tree for planting in parks and large gardens. It is also valued for its ability to resist air pollution better than other conifers.