Pinus patula

Also Known As

Mexican Weeping Pine
Mexican Yellow Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 25'-50'
W: 30'

planting zones

8a-10b

Pinus patula plant details

Pinus patula is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus patula

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus patula

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most outstanding of all Mexican pines, this lovely species from the mountains north of Mexico City easily achieves 25-30 ft in the garden, and quite quickly we might add, eventually becoming taller. Striking copper-orange bark and weeping needles of a cheery light green. Good for woodland edge specimen or even tropical effect. Plants from this collection have been reliable from 12 to 15 F, USDA zone 8, with no needle burn; browning would be expected below. Drought tolerant though reliable summer water speeds growth.

By: Cistus Nursery

An interesting and useful pine for warmer climates; patula is Latin for spreading and this tree is often referred to as the 'spreading-leaved pine' or 'Mexican weeping pine' is a graceful tree with long willowy branches which are somewhat pendent, these branches are adorned with slender bright-green 6-12" needles, 3-5 per sheath; growing fast and straight to 150'making it an excellent timber tree; the needles produce a green dye and like some other pines a vanillin flavoring is obtained from its resin . S/M-D