Pinus edulis

RHS Plant Profile
American nut pine

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Other common names

American nut pine, Mexican nut pine, pinon, pinyon, pinyon pine, Rocky Mountain pinyon, two-leaved nut pine

Synonyms

Pinus cembroides var. edulis

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Botanical Details

Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
C USA