Overview
Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and hedging and screens.
About
Pinus ayacahuite, also called ayacahuite pine and Mexican white pine, is a species of pine native to the mountains of southern Mexico and western Central America, in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and the eastern end of the Eje Volcánico Transversal, between 14° and 21°N latitude in the Mexican states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz and Chiapas, and in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. It grows on relatively moist areas with summer rainfalls, however specimens from its eastern and southern distribution live under really wet conditions; it needs full sun and well drained soils.
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, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Adelgids, Conifer aphid, Sawfly larvae, Pine shoot moth
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Needle cast diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii?
Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii need?
Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii 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 ayacahuite var. veitchii hardy in the UK?
Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii 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 ayacahuite var. veitchii?
Seed, Grafting.
More in the Pinus genus
- Pinus albicauliswhite-bark pine
- Pinus aristata 'Doc'
- Pinus attenuataknobcone pine
- Pinus ayacahuiteMexican white pine
- Pinus banksiana 'Chippewa'
- Pinus bhutanicaEast Bhutan pine
- Pinus californiarumCalifornia single-leaf pinyon
- Pinus cembroidespinyon pine
