Pinus roxburghii Sarg.

Native Information

The native range extends from Tibet in China and Afghanistan through Pakistan, across northern India (in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh), Nepal and Bhutan, to Myanmar.

Habitat

Habit

Pinus roxburghii is a large tree reaching 30–50 metres (98–164 feet) with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m.The bark is red-brown, thick and deeply fissured at the base of the trunk, thinner and flaky in the upper crown. The leaves are needle-like, in fascicles of three, very slender, 20–35 centimetres (8–14 inches) long, and distinctly yellowish green

Uses

Pinus roxburghii, also known as chir pine, has various uses including medicinal, ornamental, and as a source of timber and resin. Its bark is used for making decorative items, and the wood is used for light construction, plywood, and veneer. The plant also has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Seed

Flower

Fruit

Leaves

Bark