Rocky Mountain Pinyon Pine, Two-Needle Pinon Pine, Nut Pine
Pinus edulis

Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pinus (PY-nus)
Species: edulis (ED-yew-liss)

Synonym:Pinus cembroides var. edulis

Category
Trees
Conifers

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage
Evergreen

Other details
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting