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Bishop pine
Pinus muricata
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
Bishop pine is a native California conifer prized for its dense, pyramidal form and attractive purple cones. It thrives in coastal conditions and poor, well-drained soils with minimal water once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 10bpH Range
3.556.589
pH range: 5.4 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Coastal California
Native to: California
Function & Care
biomass/mulchwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation