A rare, slow-growing native pine of Southern California with a distinctive gnarled form and dense foliage, highly adapted to drought and coastal conditions. Prized as an ornamental and for coastal windbreak applications in Mediterranean climates.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–40′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southern California (endemic to Torrey Pines near San Diego)
