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Pinus ayacahuite

Also Known As

  • Mexican White Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 100'-150'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Pinus ayacahuite plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus ayacahuite

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 100 FT - 150 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus ayacahuite

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the mountain slopes of Mexico and Central America comes this tall (up to 150') white pine, featuring pretty blue-green 4-8" needles in bundles of 5, long slender cones encase oil-rich edible pine nuts; this tree is planted both as a lovely ornamental and commercially world-wide as it is a useful tree for paper making. S/M

Gardening facts about Pinus ayacahuite plant

How to Grow Pinus ayacahuite

  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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