Pinus edulis
Pinon Pine, Pinyon or Nut Pine
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
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.