How much sun does Insignis pine need?

Insignis pine grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Insignis pine bloom?

Insignis pine blooms in March and April.

Where is Insignis pine native?

Insignis pine (Pinus radiata) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Insignis pine attract?

Insignis pine draws wind-pollinated.

Insignis pine

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Pinus radiata

Last reviewed: November 2026

Insignis pine (Pinus radiata) is a perennial tree native to CA. It blooms in March and April. The flowers draw wind-pollinated.

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Toxicity unknown

Insignis pine (Pinus radiata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

480"–1200" H × 240"–480" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr

Native to

Pollinators

wind-pollinated

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A fast-growing pine with dense tufts of long, bright green needles in bundles of three and a full, rounded crown when young that becomes more open and flat-topped with age. Its native stands are very limited despite the tree being widely planted elsewhere.

Growing Insignis pine

Grow Insignis pine in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 480 to 1200 inches tall and spread 240 to 480 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Seed cones feed squirrels and birds, and the dense evergreen canopy provides year-round nesting cover.

Common questions

How much sun does Insignis pine need?: Insignis pine grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Insignis pine bloom?: Insignis pine blooms in March and April.
Where is Insignis pine native?: Insignis pine (Pinus radiata) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Insignis pine attract?: Insignis pine draws wind-pollinated.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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