Pinus edulis
Two-needle Piñon Pine
Pinus edulis typically has a thick and straight main trunk; drops its lower limbs as it ages; has dark, tight, fissured bark; and has dark green, open, and airy foliage. Pinus edulis leaves are very thin, about two inches long, dark green, and in bundles of two's. Pinyons are a most lovely, soft, dark green. Throughout their adult life Pinyons have a rounded symmetrical shape. After many decades most Pinyons lose their lower branches, grow 30 to 45 feet tall and three feet in diameter, and have a handsome 30 foot crown spread. Pinyons live long lives.
Contributed by @BotanicalJesus
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Two-needle Piñon Pine
Latin name
Pinus edulis
type
Tree
family
Pinaceae
ph
3.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
10.00 M
10.00 M
Pinus edulis
Pinus edulis typically has a thick and straight main trunk; drops its lower limbs as it ages; has dark, tight, fissured bark; and has dark green, open, and airy foliage. Pinus edulis leaves are very thin, about two inches long, dark green, and in bundles of two's. Pinyons are a most lovely, soft, dark green. Throughout their adult life Pinyons have a rounded symmetrical shape. After many decades most Pinyons lose their lower branches, grow 30 to 45 feet tall and three feet in diameter, and have a handsome 30 foot crown spread. Pinyons live long lives.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Dig out an area for the tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball. Use a pitchfork or shovel to scarify the sides of the hole.If container-grown, lay the tree on its side and remove the container. Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much. Position tree in center of hole so that the best side faces forward. You are ready to begin filling in with soil. Create a water ring around the outer edge of the hole. Not only will this conseve water, but will direct moisture to perimeter roots, encouraging outer growth. Once tree is established, water ring may be leveled.
BotanicalJesus