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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

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Pinus ayacahuite plant

    How to Grow Pinus ayacahuite

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit 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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    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    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

    Height: 4'-6'

    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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