stone pine

noun

1. Also called umbrella pine, parasol pine. a tree, Pinus pinea, native to southern Europe, having branches forming an umbrellalike crown and bearing edible, nutlike seeds.

2. any of several piñons.

stone pine

noun

1. Also called: umbrella pine. a Mediterranean pine tree, Pinus pinea, having a short bole and radiating branches forming an umbrella shape

Word History and Origins

Origin of stone pine¹

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

A 400-year-old stone pine in Abengibre, Spain, this tree has sheltered generations of locals and witnessed countless celebrations, childhood games and romances.

From BBC

Then, shortly after, the power company advised them to remove their giant Italian stone pine.

From Los Angeles Times

Adatto said the new rules should be “enough to keep most landscaping alive,” but was concerned about her recently planted Italian stone pine.

From Los Angeles Times

That New Year’s Eve, after Ms. Joskow whacked a star-shaped piñata hanging from the stone pine tree in their backyard, out flew a black pouch with a ring in it.

From New York Times

Brought from Turkey in ancient times, they now are so inherently Italian that some people call them Italian stone pines.

From Washington Post