Pinyon Pine

Pinus edulis

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Evergreen Tree
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: Picturesque evergreen tree with a rounded form. Gray-green to yellow-green needles come in bundles of incurved leaves 1-2" long. Rounded brownish cones are 1-3" and are a source of edible seeds. The seeds were a major food source for Native Americans. Very tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Evergreen
Plant Care: Tree - Evergreen (single-stemmed woody plants that keep their leaves during winter): Light pruning is required to maintain desired shape and to avoid branching problems such as double-leader stems. Evergreen trees can be difficult to establish. Adequate winter moisture is critical for the first 2-3 years until the roots establish. If there is a dry winter check the root ball with your finger for moisture before watering. Monitor for pests and diseases.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 20-35' tall x 10-15' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Easy Does It
  • Irrigation Path
    • Fragrance Garden
  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • A Desert with Altitude
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter