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Foothill / Gray / Ghost pine
Pinus sabiniana
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A drought-tolerant California native pine with distinctive gray-green needles and an open canopy, ideal for dry foothill landscapes. Known for its picturesque form and minimal water needs once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.3Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California foothills
Native to: California
Function & Care
biomass/mulchwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation