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Pinus strobiformis

Also Known As

  • Pinus ayacahuite var. brachypte
  • Pinus reflexa
  • Arizona White Pine
  • Chihuahua White Pine
  • Mexican White Pine
  • Mexican White Pine
  • Southwestern White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 50"-60'
  • W: 25'-35'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Pinus strobiformis plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobiformis

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 25 FT - 35 FT - wide, 50 IN - 60 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobiformis

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as the Chihuahua white pine, a little known species from northern Mexico and the southwestern United States; a fast-growing, upright species to 90' with blue-green needles in bundles of five, the bark on young trees is a silver-gray aging to a furrowed red-brown, large cones with edible seeds that are dispersed by the Mexican jay; typically grows intermixed with other conifers rather than in pure strands. S/M-D
This is now known as Pinus strobiformus the southwestern white pine.

Gardening facts about Pinus strobiformis plant

How to Grow Pinus strobiformis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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