Pinus maximinoi

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Growing Info

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

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +)

Native to: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua

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Introduced

Pinus maximinoiPinus maximinoi

Thinleaf Pine

In Stock: 2.486 lb (Total:2.486lb)

Pinus maximinoi

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2.49 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

26,532

Quantity:

2.49 lb

Collected in:

Honduras

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834234

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Growing Info

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

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +)

Native to: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua

Native

Introduced

Discover the elegance of Pinus maximinoi, commonly known as Thinleaf Pine, native to the highlands of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. This majestic conifer thrives at elevations of 4,900–9,100 ft, stretching between 50–160 feet tall. With smooth gray-brown bark transitioning to rugged, gray-brown plates as it matures, the tree forms a striking, open pyramidal crown. Its branches, often drooping, bear slender, light to glaucous green needles grouped in fascicles of five, providing a delicate visual appeal. Pinus maximinoi thrives in diverse ecosystems from the lush, wet subtropical forests to the cooler, drier cloud forests of Mesoamerica. Its adaptability to varied soil types and climates, along with its early colonizing role, makes it a vital component of forest ecology. The species is valued in ethnobotany for its use in construction and resins, which have medicinal properties. Despite its widespread occurrence, identification can be challenging due to its close resemblance to P. gordoniana. Explore the charm and versatility of Pinus maximinoi, a vital yet elegant player in the forests it inhabits.