Coulter Pine, Big Cone Pine
Pinus coulteri

Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pinus (PY-nus)
Species: coulteri (kol-TER-ee-eye)

Category
Trees
Conifers

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage
Evergreen

Other details
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting