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    Pinus monophylla

    Also Known As

    • Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Pinus monophylla plant details

    Pinus monophylla is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus monophylla

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus monophylla

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Similar to P. edulis?a drought tolerant shrub/small tree producing edible nuts; mostly single blue-green needles. S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Native to the US Southwest and northwest Mexico, single leaf pinyon is a mid-size tree, but very slow growing, reaching less than 15' in a human lifetime. Often used for bonsai. Single needles are gray-green to blue-green, up to 2.5" long and the cones, the largest in the pinyon group, can be 3.5 in long, eventually producing seeds that are edible but only after 20 years... Very soil tolerant with good drainage, and drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus monophylla plant

    How to Grow Pinus monophylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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