Overview
Pinus attenuata is a bushy conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus attenuata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage and informal garden.
About
The knobcone pine, Pinus attenuata (also called Pinus tuberculata), is a tree that grows in mild climates on poor soils. It ranges from the mountains of southern Oregon to Baja California with the greatest concentration in northern California and the Oregon-California border. It is native to North America, California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon, Mexico and other regions. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage and informal garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Well-drained, preferably acidic soil in full sun. Most pines are very drought-tolerant once established.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pinus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Pinus attenuata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pinus attenuata
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids, aphids, pine sawfly and pine shoot moth
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pinus attenuata?
Pinus attenuata prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus attenuata need?
Pinus attenuata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pinus attenuata hardy in the UK?
Pinus attenuata has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Pinus attenuata?
Propagate by grafting.
More in the Pinus genus
- Pinus albicauliswhite-bark pine
- Pinus aristata 'Doc'
- Pinus ayacahuiteMexican white pine
- Pinus banksiana 'Chippewa'
- Pinus bhutanicaEast Bhutan pine
- Pinus californiarumCalifornia single-leaf pinyon
- Pinus cembroidespinyon pine
- Pinus contorta 'Compacta'
