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Pinyon pine

Pinyon pine

Pinus monophylla

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 9a

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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
rounded, irregular
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–50′ tall × 15–35′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Pinaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Great Basin, southwestern United States

Native to: California, Nevada, Utah

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with