Wildlife Value
Pines are nearly as important as oaks. All parts of the tree are used or eaten. Pine seeds are especially important for food. Bark harbors insects that woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and nuthatches eat. Native to western United States and northern Mexico.
| Growth form | rounded to irregular |
| Crown density | dense |
| Size | 15 to 30' high 15 to 30' spread |
| Drought resistance |
excellent |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | slow |
| Life span | long |
| Elevation range |
to 7,500 feet |
| Soil conditions |
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| Possible insect problems |
pinon pitch borer, ips, spindle gall midge |
| Possible disease problems |
black stain root disease, mistletoe |
| Wildlife value | high: food value from seeds for upland game and songbirds |
| Seasonal color | evergreen |
| Miscellany | native |