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)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Easy Does It
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Irrigation Path
- Fragrance Garden
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
