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Pinus oocarpa

Also Known As

  • Mexican Yellow Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 50'-100'
  • W: 30'-60'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Pinus oocarpa plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus oocarpa

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT - 60 FT - wide, 50 FT - 100 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus oocarpa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 50-100' round-headed tree with its 8-10" needles inhabits a wide range of territory, often controlled by fire; its responses are a serotinous (fire-opening) cone and the unusual ability to regrow from the root. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Pinus oocarpa plant

How to Grow Pinus oocarpa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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