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Pinus sabiniana, Digger Pine Cone, Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 48 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 45 days

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: USA: California

Native

Introduced

Pinus sabinianaPinus sabiniana

Bull Pine, California Foothill Pine, Digger Pine, Foothills Pine, Gray Pine, Grayleaf Pine, Sabine Pine

In Stock: 2.586 lb (Total:2.586lb)

Pinus sabiniana

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2.59 lb CA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

584

Quantity:

2.59 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836980

Characteristics

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 48 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 45 days

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: USA: California

Native

Introduced

Discover the remarkable Pinus sabiniana, commonly known as Foothill Pine, Bull Pine, Digger Pine or Gray Pine. This unique tree, native to California, thrives at elevations up to 4,500 feet and flourishes in poor soils and arid conditions, making it ideal for challenging landscapes. With its silvery-green, drooping foliage and feathery, lacy canopy, Foothill Pine provides a soft, dappled shade, allowing gardeners to cultivate vibrant understory plants.

Despite its slow-growing nature, Foothill Pine can reach heights of 80 feet, though in landscaped settings, it typically grows to 40-60 feet. This tree showcases striking gray, wispy needles in clusters of three and features large cones weighing up to 5 pounds. The cones produce sweet, edible seeds cherished by wildlife and historically used by indigenous peoples.

Admire the tree's resilience in cold climates, where it offers a distinctive presence in older neighborhoods and farmhouses. Revered scientifically as Pinus sabiniana, Foothill Pine embodies natural elegance, requiring minimal irrigation, and is perfectly drought adapted for dry, hot locales. plant this majestic tree to enhance your landscape with its smoky, silvery silhouette that stands against the skyline.