Scientific Name
Pinus cembroides
Common Name
Mexican Pinyon
Tree Description
Pinus cembroides, Mexican pinyon is a small conifer adapted to low water and high heat. Mexican pinyon has attractive blue-green needles, a compact form and edible seeds.
Tree Size
Small
Height at Maturity
10ft–30ft
Width at Maturity
40ft–50ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Sun Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Low Water
Potential Issues
Susceptible to Aphids, Armillaria. Allergy health hazard.
Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Good
Field Trial Monitoring Results
Poor potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 2 trees, severely unhealthy crown, 100% survival, very slow growth rate. Leaf dieback on a majority of individuals. Trees had low germination and slow growth rates in the nursery.
Propagation Results
We got poor germination with 1 month cold stratification in moist peat in plastic bag in refrigerator. Seedlings are extremely slow growing.
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