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Pinus edulis

Genus: Pinus - Species: edulis - Family: Pinaceae

Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus ED-yew-liss

Common Names:

  • Colorado Pinyon
  • Colorado Pinyon Pine
  • Nut Pine
  • Pino Dulce
  • Pinyon Pine
  • Two-leaf Pinyon
  • Two-needle Pine

Tags

drought tolerant
wildlife friendly
evergreen
long lived
deer resistant
hardy
nighttime garden
larval host plant
imperial moth
edible seeds
wind damage prone
shade intolerant
edible nuts
picturesque

Quick Facts

  • Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 12 ft. 0 in. - 36 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 6b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Southwestern USA

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Tree
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

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Pinus edulis
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