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California Native Plant

Pinus edulis

Pinon Pine, Pinyon or Nut Pine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

This slow-growing, small conifer has dark green pairs of needles and is a stately tree. Its cones produce edible pine nuts.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.