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Pinus edulis

Also Known As

Pinus cembroides var. edulis
Colorado Pinyon
Pinyon Pine
Two Needle Pinyon

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

Pinus edulis plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus edulis

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus edulis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The rustic beauty of the pinyon pine is a wonder to see in the dry western mountains of the American Southwest; a small dense pine reaching 30-60' produces (when quite old) delicious edible pine nuts much loved by people and pinyon Jays alike; short blue-green needles arranged in pairs are very attractive against the furrowed scaly bark; an important cultural and economic tree to some Native American tribes. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A bushy pine, native to the US southwest, eventually reaching up to 30' tall or so and nearly as wide in the garden, with many spreading branches covered in pairs of 1-2" needles green with whitish stomata on the surfaces, particularly the inner surfaces. Female cones are small, about 2" long, and produce edible nuts, tasty to wildlife and people. Loves sun and lean, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established but doesn't mind occasional summer water. A handsome addition to the garden, frost hardy in USDA zone 5.