Pinus pinceana

Also Known As

Mexican Blue Weeping Pinon

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-35'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Pinus pinceana plant details

Pinus pinceana is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus pinceana

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 35 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus pinceana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare and especially beautiful Pinyon, this tree has a rounded crown with pendant branches and 2-4" blue-green needles; edible nuts. S/D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This is an exceptionally beautiful pine closely related to P. maximartinezii but only grows to 20'. The drooping needles are blue green and up to 5" long. The seeds are large and edible. Perfectly suited to the small garden. Still very rare in cultivation. Zone 8-10.