Pinus cembroides

Also Known As

Pinyon Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 15'-50'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

8a-10b

Pinus cembroides plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus cembroides

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus cembroides

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tho a small (15-30'), irregularly branched shrub-tree of "little-use" in forestry, this picturesque US/Mexican native is perfectly adapted to its hot-dry environment and of great importance to local inhabitants. S/M-D/Gdr