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Pinus edulis
Pinon Pine, Pinyon or Nut Pine
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Betsy Thompson
Description
This slow-growing, small conifer has dark green pairs of needles and is a stately tree. Its cones produce edible pine nuts.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.