Thinleaf Pine (Pinus maximinoi) is a beautiful coniferous tree found in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. This tree can reach heights of 50-100 ft and has smooth bark during its early stages of growth. It grows at elevations between 5000-7800 ft and has long, pliable needles that are so thin they can be braided! Thinleaf Pine has a straight, round trunk and horizontal branches that often whorl. At maturity, the tree develops an open pyramidal crown, which becomes thick and rounded. Its bark changes from smooth grey-brown to rough, deeply fissured large plates. This tree adds a unique and captivating dimension to any garden or landscape.