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Pinyon pine
Pinus monophylla
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A slow-growing, drought-tolerant conifer native to high desert regions, prized for its distinctive single needles and edible pine nuts. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance once established, it thrives in harsh, dry conditions with minimal water.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9apH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.2 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
FallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Great Basin, southwestern United States
Native to: California, Nevada, Utah
Function & Care
ediblebiomass/mulch
Edible Parts
nut
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation