Pinyon pine
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Pinyon pine is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 9 m
- Spread
- 5 m
- Growth
- slow
- Lifespan
- 400 years
- First yield
- after 50 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–8
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- very dry – semi-dry
- pH
- 6 – 7.8
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Pinyon pine: how big does it get?
Pinyon pine (Pinus edulis) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 9 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 5 m. Growth is slow.
Pinyon pine: what site does it need?
Pinyon pine tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – semi-dry. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.8.
Pinyon pine: is it hardy?
Pinyon pine is listed as hardy in zone 5–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Pinyon pine: will it grow in Central Europe?
Pinyon pine is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Pinyon pine: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Pinyon pine. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Pinyon pine: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 6/10, Medicinal 4/10, Other uses 5/10.
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