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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua

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Introduced

Pinus tecunumaniiPinus tecunumanii

Ocote de Caretilla, Pinabete, Pino Ocote, Schwerdtfeger's Pine, Tecun Uman Pine

In Stock: 1.264 lb (Total:1.264lb)

Pinus tecunumanii

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1.26 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

34,608

Quantity:

1.26 lb

Collected in:

Guatemala

Crop year:

2012

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1818797

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 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Discover the remarkable Pinus tecunumanii, commonly known as Tecun Uman Pine, Schwerdtfeger's Pine, or Ocote de Caretilla. Native to the highlands from Chiapas, Mexico, to Northern Nicaragua, this resilient timber tree thrives across different altitudes, with high-altitude groups flourishing between 4,900–9,500 ft and low-altitude groups from 1,600–5,000 ft. Esteemed for its yellowish wood with low extractive content, Pinus tecunumanii showcases superior density compared to other Mesoamerican pines, making it highly sought-after in the paper and timber industries. Cultivated extensively in subtropical regions like Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and South Africa, this pine's adaptability and productivity are unmatched. High elevation sources of this species have shown exceptional growth, contributing to its popularity in commercial forestry. The tree's significance extends beyond its economic value; it honors Mayan chief Tecún Umán, symbolizing resilience and heritage. Extensive research highlights its tracheid cells' larger diameter, facilitating a gentle density gradient—ideal for pulp, paper, and solid wood products. Embrace the strengths of Pinus tecunumanii and enhance your forestry or industrial projects with this versatile, historical conifer.