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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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.