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Single-leaf pinyon

Pinus monophylla
Edible value7Medicinal value3Other uses9
Tree9.6×8.5 mzone 6–8full sun🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Single-leaf pinyon is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Pinaceae
Habit
Tree
Height
9.6 m
Spread
8.5 m
Growth
very slow
Lifespan
300 years
First yield
after 30 years
Hardiness
zone 6–8
Shade tolerance
full sun
Soil
Sand, Silt
Soil moisture
very dry – semi-dry
pH
6 – 7.8
evergreen

Uses

Edible7 of 10
Medicinal3 of 10
Other uses9 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Single-leaf pinyon: how big does it get?

Single-leaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 9.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 8.5 m. Growth is very slow.

Single-leaf pinyon: what site does it need?

Single-leaf pinyon 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.

Single-leaf pinyon: is it hardy?

Single-leaf pinyon is listed as hardy in zone 6–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Single-leaf pinyon: will it grow in Central Europe?

Single-leaf pinyon is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.

Single-leaf pinyon: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Single-leaf pinyon. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Single-leaf pinyon: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 9/10.

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