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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Chihuahua, Durango, Mexico
Native
Introduced

Pinus durangensis

Durango Pine

  • Pinus durangensis

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Details

Min. hardiness zone:
8

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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
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Chihuahua, Durango, Mexico
Native
Introduced
Discover the majestic beauty and ecological significance of Pinus durangensis, Durango Pine, a stately tree species thriving in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains of Northwestern Mexico. This evergreen marvel stands as a towering symbol of Mexico's rich biodiversity, reaching heights of 80-130 ft with a robust trunk, showcasing thick, dark gray-brown, scaly bark. Its needle-like leaves, grouped in fascicles of five to seven, offer a dense canopy, while its ovoid cones mature to release winged seeds, perpetuating its legacy within its natural habitat.

Revered for its commercial value, Durango Pine plays a crucial role in regional timber industries, balancing ecological priorities with sustainable logging practices. Besides timber, locals rely on this versatile tree for firewood and carpentry. The forested landscapes it creates are captivating and invite exploration, universally recognized as film-worthy scenery, emblematic of many western movies shot in Durango. As one of Mexico's grandest pines, Pinus durangensis doesn't merely grow; it tells a story of resilience and sustainable coexistence in its mountainous refuge.

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