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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 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Southwestern United States, United States, Utah

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Pinus edulisPinus edulis

Colorado Pinyon Pine, Pinyon Pine, Two needle Pinyon, Two needle Pinyon Pine

In Stock: 4.228 lb (Total:4.228lb)

Pinus edulis

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4.23 lb NM

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,596

Quantity:

4.23 lb

Collected in:

New Mexico
McKinley County

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835085

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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: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Southwestern United States, United States, Utah

Native

Introduced

Pinus edulis, commonly known as Colorado Pinyon Pine, is a unique and picturesque evergreen. It is native to the southwestern United States, flourishing in states like Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Noteworthy for its slow growth, it reaches heights of 10-30 feet, occasionally more, with a charming, gnarled appearance and a compact, globose crown. The pinyon's dark-green needles are arranged in pairs, adding a distinct aesthetic to this resilient tree. Perfectly adapted to dry, rocky soils at elevations between 4,000 and 8,000 feet, Colorado Pinyon Pine is exceptionally drought- and cold-tolerant. It's a symbol of rugged beauty, ideal for rock gardens or hillside landscapes.

The true treasure of Pinyon Pine lies in its seeds, known as pinyon nuts or piñones, which are prized for their rich flavor and nutritional value. These edible seeds have deep roots in the culinary traditions of Native Americans and are a wild commercial crop, harvested locally each autumn. Pinyon seeds nourish a myriad of wildlife and are creatively incorporated into desserts, showcasing their versatility. Whether as a decorative landscape feature or a provider of gourmet delicacies, Pinyon Pine stands as a testament to nature's abundance and resilience.