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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.