Overview
Pinus edulis is a bushy conifers in the genus Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pinus edulis 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
Pinus edulis, the pinyon pine, Colorado pinyon, or simply pinyon (US: /ˈpɪnjən/ PIN-yuhn, UK: /piːˈnjɒn/ pee-NYON, or /pinˈjɑn/ peen-YAHN), is a species of pinyon pine from the southwestern United States noted for its large, edible seeds. Although all of the species in its section of the pine genus are called pinyon pines this is the species most associated with the name. In the wild it grows across North America, Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and other regions. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for 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 edulis 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 edulis
- 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 edulis?
Pinus edulis prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pinus edulis need?
Pinus edulis 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 edulis hardy in the UK?
Pinus edulis 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 edulis?
Propagate by 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
