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Pine, Pinon
Pinus edulis |
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The bushy, spreading small trees native to the foothills of the
southern and central Rocky Mountains, including the dry hillsides
above the upper Arkansas Valley. Grows in “woodlands”
with open understories, usually with junipers. Great for rock gardens.
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Height: 25’
Crown Spread: 15’
Growth Rate: slow
Foliage: stiff, dark green needles are one to two
inches long in bundles of two
Fruit: light brown cones are two inches long and
contain seeds much valued for cooking (pine nuts) and eaten by birds,
especially piñon jays
Soil: well-drained, tolerates slightly alkaline soils,
but does not tolerate overwatering
Water: low
Fertilizer: low
Sun: sun
Problems: bark beetles, piñon needle scale,
needle miner
Street Tree: not recommended |
